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Chockablock

//ˈt͡ʃɒkəˌblɒk// adj, adv

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the blocks drawn close together so no further movement is possible, as when the tackle is hauled to the utmost.
  2. 2
    Jammed tightly together, jam-packed; very crowded; completely filled or stuffed. broadly

    "Dance music is chockablock with anonymous artists, but few have concealed themselves with quite the dedication of the Knife."

Adjective
  1. 1
    packed full to capacity wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    In a crowded manner; as completely or closely as possible.

    "His study had books stacked chockablock on every shelf."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From chock + -a- + block.

Etymology 2

From chock + -a- + block.

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