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Word of the Day – Chockablock

By July 9, 2024Word of the Day

Chockablock (adj)

chok-a-blok

extremely crowded or full.

First recorded in 1790–1800. Formed from chock, “wedge” + –a- (connective) + block, “solid mass of wood.”

Example sentences

“The festival was chockablock with music stands, stalls and festival goers.”

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