adj Uncommon

choked

chohkt

Choked (adj) means Unable to breathe properly because the throat or airway is blocked. Example: “He went red and choked, gasping for air after swallowing wrong.”

adj

Unable to breathe properly because the throat or airway is blocked.

"He went red and choked, gasping for air after swallowing wrong."

Blocked or clogged, especially by something growing thickly.

"The path was choked with weeds after months of neglect."

How to use choked

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStruggling to breathe, or (of a place) completely blocked up.

Common pairings

choked with weeds choked up traffic-choked streets

Word forms

more choked comparative, most choked superlative

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Rhymes for choked

cooked smoked hooked looked stoked crooked spooked stroked overcooked unprovoked overlooked overbooked

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Frequently asked questions

What does “choked” mean?

The word “choked” means unable to breathe properly because the throat or airway is blocked. In plain terms, struggling to breathe, or (of a place) completely blocked up.

How do you pronounce “choked”?

“Choked” is pronounced chohkt (/t͡ʃoʊkt/ in IPA).

How do you use “choked” in a sentence?

Here is “choked” used in a sentence: “He went red and choked, gasping for air after swallowing wrong.”

What part of speech is “choked”?

“Choked” is an adjective.

Is “choked” a common word?

“Choked” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “choked” have?

“Choked” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: unable to breathe properly because the throat or airway is blocked.