chokey

1 of 2

noun

cho·​key
ˈchōkē
plural -s
1
India : a station or post especially for collection of customs or for palanquin bearers or police
2
slang, British : jail, lockup

chokey

2 of 2

variant spelling of choky

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Hindi caukī, diminutive of cauk market place, from Sanskrit catuṣka consisting of four, quadrangular, from catur four

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“Chokey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chokey. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

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