Chock-a-block

Chock-a-block

/ˌtʃɒk ə ˈblɒk/
Adjective United Kingdom

Closely packed together i.e. a busy schedule.

Example Sentences

"It was absolutely Chock-a-block!"
"That's a bit Chock-a-block, isn't it?"

Etymology & History

British completely full. British capacity terminology. Nautical British origin tackle blocks. 'Chock-a-block with people' British packed. Working-class British crowding vocabulary. Reflects British nautical fullness metaphor.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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