Chockablock: meaning, definitions and examples

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chockablock

 

[ หˆtสƒษ’kษ™blษ’k ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

full of things

Chockablock describes a state of being filled to capacity or packed tightly with items. It is often used to describe a place that is crowded or a situation where there is a large amount of something. The origin of the term likely comes from a combination of 'chock' and 'block,' suggesting something that is fully blocked or filled. This word conveys a sense of overflowing abundance, often leading to chaos or congestion.

Synonyms

crammed, crowded, filled, jammed, packed.

Examples of usage

  • The market was chockablock with shoppers during the sale.
  • Her schedule is chockablock with meetings this week.
  • The garage is chockablock with old boxes and furniture.

Translations

Translations of the word "chockablock" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lotado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคฐเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รผberfรผllt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะฟะพะฒะฝะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przepeล‚niony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŽใฃใ—ใ‚Š่ฉฐใพใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bondรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abarrotado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dolu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋“ ์ฐฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูƒุชุธ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™eplnฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ preplnenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹ฅๆŒค็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fullur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dolu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abarrotado

Etymology

The term 'chockablock' is believed to have originated in the late 19th century, possibly in British nautical slang. The word 'chock' means to fill something to the brim, often referring to the way cargo is loaded onto a ship until there is no more room. When combined with 'block,' the implication is one of fullness to the point of obstruction. The phrase captures a vivid image of items packed tightly together, leading to a situation where movement or further addition becomes impossible. Over the years, 'chockablock' has evolved to describe not only physical spaces but also any situation characterized by overcrowding or excessive engagement. Its playful, informal tone lends it popularity in everyday conversation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,971, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.