General
chocka
What does chocka mean?
Completely full or packed out. Used for places (pubs, trains, town) and for being stuffed after a meal. Short for 'chock-a-block', a nautical term from when ship blocks were hauled tight together — pure Liverpool docker heritage in one word.
"Don't bother with town, it's absolutely chocka with the match on."
Origin
Shortening of 'chock-a-block', a nautical term meaning the blocks of a tackle are hauled so tight they touch. Picked up through Liverpool's port heritage.
Frequently asked questions
What does chocka mean?
It means completely full or packed to capacity.
Where does chocka come from?
It's a shortening of 'chock-a-block', a nautical term meaning pulled tight.
Is chocka the same as chockers?
Yes, they both mean full or crammed; 'chockers' is a common variant, especially in Australia.
How do you use chocka in a sentence?
Say something like 'The car park was chocka by nine in the morning.'
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