Chockablock: meaning, definitions and examples
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chockablock
[ หtสษkษblษk ]
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:
๐ต๐น lotado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเคฐเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช รผberfรผllt
๐ฎ๐ฉ penuh
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะตะฟะพะฒะฝะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ przepeลniony
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใใ่ฉฐใพใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท bondรฉ
๐ช๐ธ abarrotado
๐น๐ท dolu
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋ ์ฐฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุชุธ
๐จ๐ฟ pลeplnฤnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ preplnenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฅๆค็
๐ธ๐ฎ poln
๐ฎ๐ธ fullur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dolu
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.