choc-a-bloc
choc-a-bloc is the alternative spelling of chockablock.
Meaning of chockablock
Adjective
chockablock (comparative more chockablock, superlative most chockablock)
- Having the blocks drawn close together so no further movement is possible, as when the tackle is hauled to the utmost.
- Jammed tightly together, jam-packed; very crowded; completely filled or stuffed.
- Dance music is chockablock with anonymous artists, but few have concealed themselves with quite the dedication of the Knife.2009 March 27, Alexis Petridis, “Electronic review: Fever Ray, Fever Ray”, in The Guardian
Forms of choc-a-bloc
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | more choc-a-bloc |
| superlative | most choc-a-bloc |
| Adverb | |
| comparative | more choc-a-bloc |
| superlative | most choc-a-bloc |
Origin of choc-a-bloc
An alteration of chockablock, perhaps influenced by bric-à-brac.
Questions about choc-a-bloc
- What is choc-a-bloc the alternative spelling of?
- Choc-a-bloc is the alternative spelling of chockablock.
Words near choc-a-bloc in the dictionary
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