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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

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Etymology

Origin of choky

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

Example Sentences

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee

The minister took advantage of already being on the floor and asked in a choky little voice if the church would kneel with him to offer a prayer of thanksgiving.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

Then all of a sudden his face scrooched up, and in a choky voice he ordered me to leave and tell Mama not to let nobody come in on him.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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