choky

chok·y

[choh-kee]
adjective, chok·i·er, chok·i·est.
tending to choke: a choky collar.

Origin:
1570–80; choke + -y1

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chokey or choky (ˈtʃəʊkɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
(Brit) a slang word for prison
 
[C17: from Anglo-Indian, from Hindi caukī a shed or lockup]
 
choky or choky
 
n
 
[C17: from Anglo-Indian, from Hindi caukī a shed or lockup]

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choky or chokey (ˈtʃəʊkɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , chokier, chokiest
involving, caused by, or causing choking
 
chokey or chokey
 
adj

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