Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Causing difficulty in breathing, suffocating, or making someone feel as if they cannot breathe.
Pronunciations: US: /ˈtʃoʊki/ UK: /ˈtʃəʊki/
Origin and Usage: The word "choky" originated from the word "choke" which means to stop someone from breathing by compressing or obstructing the windpipe or by blocking the air passages. It is used to describe situations or things that cause difficulty in breathing or suffocation. The word "choky" is commonly used in informal contexts.
Synonyms: Suffocating, stifling, airless, stuffy, oppressive, smothering.
Related Words: Choke, chook, chirk, chive, chaff.
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