chock-full
[ chok-fool, chuhk- ]
/ ˈtʃɒkˈfʊl, ˈtʃʌk- /
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adjective
full to the limit; crammed.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of chock-full
Words nearby chock-full
choccy, choc-ice, chock, chockablock, chocker, chock-full, chockstone, choco, chocoholic, chocolate, chocolate-box
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British Dictionary definitions for chock-full
chock-full
choke-full or chuck-full
adjective
(postpositive) completely full
Word Origin for chock-full
C17 choke-full; see choke, full
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