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chokes

American

[chohks] / tʃoʊks /

noun

Informal.

a manifestation of caisson disease that is characterized by dyspnea, coughing, and choking. choke.

Etymology

Origin of chokes

choke, -s ³

Example Sentences

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She beams as she talks about the partner who "brought her spark back", but chokes down tears as she explains that in a few days Barry may be gone.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Though the way he chokes up rewatching the game, you’d forgive him almost anything.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Audiences who endured the Miramax era have been browbeaten to believe that the best picture Oscar should go to a period piece that chokes out a sob from audiences.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

When Larry chokes on a crudité at the party, all of those spats are moot.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2025

My mom glances at the camera and chokes back words.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

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