choky

[ choh-kee ]

adjective

, chok·i·er, chok·i·est.

1. tending to choke:

   a choky collar.

choky

/ ˈtʃəʊkɪ /

adjective

1. involving, caused by, or causing choking

Word History and Origins

Origin of choky¹

First recorded in 1570–80; choke + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Then all of a sudden his face scrooched up, and in a choky voice he ordered me to leave and tell Mama not to let nobody come in on him.

From Literature

A choky, coughing sound came from the woman and I couldn’t help but look.

From Literature

The minister took advantage of already being on the floor and asked in a choky little voice if the church would kneel with him to offer a prayer of thanksgiving.

From Literature

Her voice was starting to get all choky.

From Literature

He spoke in a deep choky voice, and, if I was not mistaken, he winked one of his small eyes in the direction of his friends, as though to say, "Now see me pose him!"

From Project Gutenberg

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