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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of chokey. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   British slang (dated) for a prison wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Alternative form of chokey. alt-of, alternative

   "It's worse," gulped a choky voice."

Adjective

1. 1
   so tight as to tend to choke wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bincalaboosechokeychokeyjailtight

Example

More examples

"It's worse," gulped a choky voice."

Etymology

From choke + -y.

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