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chokey
/ ˈtʃəʊkɪ /
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Word History and Origins
Origin of chokey1
C17: from Anglo-Indian, from Hindi caukī a shed or lockup
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Example Sentences
Well now, it seems to me that we must do something pretty soon or we shall find ourselves in chokey.
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Are you the chap that stole the money, and got chokey for it?
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But dashed if this imported freak didn't suddenly nod with a sort of chokey snuffle and reach out her hand for mine.
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The hills around Chokey, and below it are rounded, those towards the pass being more steep.
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A pretty thing if I was to leave mine to get through all the grub by themselves, while I was sent to chokey!
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