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 In honor of the singer’s special day on Friday, Bieber's mother, Pattie Mallette, shared an Instagram post chock-full of childhood pictures of the star, from her pregnancy to his teenage years! Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2024 Meanwhile, the supplement aisle at your local pharmacy is chock-full of pills and liquids that combine both D and K in one convenient dose. Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024 Similar to another best-seller, the Earth Mama Belly Butter, this nourishing oil is chock-full of organic ingredients like jojoba seed oil, borage seed oil, and calendula flower extract. Brigitt Earley, Allure, 28 Feb. 2024 There are no easy hooks or choruses here, these are two heady voices chock-full of smart wordplay, high-speed flow switches and sly changes in inflection and intonation — both of which are elevated by the ever-intensifying instrumental. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2024 Amazon’s sale section is already chock-full of discounts ahead of Presidents Day Weekend. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024 Finally, in addition to classic ports like Juneau and Ketchikan, Viking Ocean Cruises’ Alaska itinerary also calls on Valdez, which is chock-full of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024 While the 2024 Grammy Awards on Sunday night (Feb. 4) were chock-full of surprises, perhaps none was bigger than the appearance of pop icon Celine Dion. Stephen Daw, Billboard, 5 Feb. 2024 Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and Amazon’s holiday shop is chock-full of great gift ideas. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 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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“Chock-full.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chock-full. Accessed 19 Mar. 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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