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chock–full

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adjective \ˈchək-ˈfu̇l, ˈchäk-, -ˌfu̇l\
variants: or

chockful

Definition of chock–full

  1. :  full to the limit hotels chock–full of tourists

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Origin and Etymology of chock–full

Middle English chokkefull, probably from choken to choke + full

chock–full Synonyms

Synonyms
brimful, brimming, bursting, chockablock, chock-full (or chockful), crammed, crowded, fat, filled, jammed, jam-packed, loaded, packed, stuffed
Antonyms
bare, blank, devoid, empty, stark, vacant, void
Related Words
overcrowded, overfilled, overflowing, overfull, overladen, overloaded, overstuffed; abounding, flush, fraught, replete, rife, swarming, teeming
Near Antonyms
deficient, inadequate, incomplete, insufficient, short, shortish, shy, wanting; depleted, drained, exhausted

CHOCK–FULL Defined for English Language Learners

chock-full

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adjective

Definition of chock–full for English Language Learners

  • : completely full

CHOCK–FULL Defined for Kids

chock–full

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adjective \ˈchäk-ˈfu̇l\

Definition of chock–full for Students

  1. :  very full This Web site is chock-full of good information.

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