choky

[ choh-kee ]

/ ˈtʃoʊ ki /

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adjective, chok·i·er, chok·i·est.

tending to choke: a choky collar.

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Origin of choky

First recorded in 1570–80; choke + -y¹

Words nearby choky

chokes, choke up, chokey, choking, choko, choky, chol-, chola, cholagogue, cholangiography, cholate

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How to use choky in a sentence

A subdued, choky roar, or growl, was borne down the front stairway from above.
The Rival Campers Afloat|Ruel Perley Smith
It's dreadful choky, sitting by the hour and filling up that poor innocent with lies.
Wandering Heath|Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
Twice Christopher read the letter, his eyes wide, and his throat a bit choky with emotion.
Christopher and the Clockmakers|Sara Ware Bassett
With rather a choky feeling he closed the door and went tiptoeing upstairs.
The Forsyte Saga, Volume III.|John Galsworthy

I think "Auld Lang Syne" produced a choky feeling in the throats of most of us—so many are gone for ever.
Servants of the Guns|Jeffery E. Jeffery

British Dictionary definitions for choky

choky

chokey

/ (ˈtʃəʊkɪ) /

adjective chokier or chokiest

involving, caused by, or causing choking

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choky

Origin of choky

Words nearby choky

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British Dictionary definitions for choky

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