Choked

Choked

CHOKED /ˈtʃoked/
Noun London

Very disappointed or upset.

Example Sentences

"I was well choked when I heard the news."
"He's proper choked about not getting that job."

Etymology & History

From the physical sensation of choking, applied metaphorically to emotional distress. Cockney emotional slang from the early 20th century.

Word Details

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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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