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chockablock

choc·kab·lock

UK/ˈt͡ʃɒkəˌblɒk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

packed full to capacity

  • “chowder chockablock with pieces of fish”

Origin

From chock + -a- + block.

Phrases

  • chock full

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