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Synonyms

choky

American  
[choh-kee] / ˈtʃoʊ ki /

adjective

chokier, chokiest
  1. tending to choke.

    a choky collar.


choky British  
/ ˈtʃəʊkɪ /

adjective

  1. involving, caused by, or causing choking

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of choky

First recorded in 1570–80; choke + -y 1

Example Sentences

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The scimitar eyes may close, the slender hands seem to carve the phrases out of the choky nightclub air.

From Time Magazine Archive

For most of its 132 years, the Missouri poky resembled a Dickensian choky.

From Time Magazine Archive

“Well, but it wasn’t,” Tobias said in a choky voice.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee

A choky, coughing sound came from the woman and I couldn’t help but look.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis

Her voice was starting to get all choky.

From "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" by Christopher Paul Curtis

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