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
1
Unable to breathe properly because the throat or airway is blocked.
"He went red and choked, gasping for air after swallowing wrong."
2
Blocked or clogged, especially by something growing thickly.
"The path was choked with weeds after months of neglect."
How to use choked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStruggling to breathe, or (of a place) completely blocked up.
Common pairings
choked with weeds
choked up
traffic-choked streets
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Word forms
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- more choked
- Superlative
- most choked
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Synonyms
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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.
