: tending to cause choking or to become choked

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of choky was in 1579

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Cite this Entry

“Choky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choky. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

choky

adjective
chokier; chokiest
: tending to cause choking or become choked
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