chock-full

adjective

ˈchək-ˈfu̇l How to pronounce chock-full (audio)
ˈchäk-,
-ˌfu̇l
variants or chockful
: full to the limit
hotels chock-full of tourists

Examples of chock-full in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This week, Amazon’s sale section is chock-full of discounts on spring blouses. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024 Plus, the best hair pomades are often chock-full of beneficial ingredients that help maintain overall hair health, like argan oil, castor seed oil, and aloe extract. Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 16 Apr. 2024 While its downtown area is chock-full of shops, restaurants, and cafes, don't forget to find some elevation by hiking or climbing Mount Battie at Camden Hills State Park. Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024 Amazon's fashion department is chock-full of pieces spun from the popular material known for its breathability, versatility, and sweat-wicking capabilities. Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024 Enter the best serums for dry skin, chock-full of skin soothers and moisture-loving ingredients (more on that below). Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2024 But Hubbard’s own writings are chock-full of technobabble, intermingling actual technical terms with statements that are demonstrably false. IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2024 The Spanx sale section is chock-full of new markdowns on clothing styles to bolster your work wardrobe. Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024 Lilly Pulitzer’s new spring collection is chock-full of the brand’s signature vibrant-colored dresses that can be worn to work, weddings, showers, and vacations, and the Bayleigh Midi Dress is no exception. Bridget Degnan, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English chokkefull, probably from choken to choke + full

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chock-full was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Chock-full.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chock-full. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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chock-full

adjective
variants or chockful
ˈchək-ˈfu̇l,
ˈchäk-
: full to the limit
hotels chock-full of tourists

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