chokey

/ ˈtʃəʊkɪ /

noun

1. a slang word for prison

Word History and Origins

Origin of chokey¹

C17: from Anglo-Indian, from Hindi caukī a shed or lockup

Example Sentences

"I suppose you know the Trunchbull has a lockup cupboard in her private quarters called The Chokey? Have you heard about The Chokey?"

From Literature

"The Chokey," Hortensia went on, "is a very tall but very narrow cupboard. The floor is only ten inches square so you can't sit down or squat in it. You have to stand. And three of the walls are made of cement with bits of broken glass sticking out all over, so you can't lean against them. You have to stand more or less at attention all the time when you get locked up in there. It's terrible."

From Literature

"And the Trunchbull put you in The Chokey for a whole day?"

From Literature

"What were the other things you did to get put in The Chokey?"

From Literature

"But I got a day in The Chokey just the same."

From Literature