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chockablock

[ chok-uh-blok ] [ ˈtʃɒk əˈblɒk ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

extremely full; crowded; jammed

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More about chockablock

  • First recorded in 1790–1800.
  • Formed from chock, “wedge” + –a- (connective) + block, “solid mass of wood.”

EXAMPLES OF CHOCKABLOCK

  • The shelves in the bookstore were chockablock with bestsellers and new releases.
  • The festival grounds were chockablock with food stalls, music stages, and excited visitors.
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feinschmecker

[ fahyn-shmek-uhr ] [ ˈfaɪnˌʃmɛk ər ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

gourmet; a person who appreciates good food

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More about feinschmecker

  • First recorded in 1895–1900;
  • From German literally meaning “fine-taster, gourmet.”
  • From fein fine1 + Schmecker, “taster,” from schmecken, “to taste,” (see smack1 + -er1).

EXAMPLES OF FEINSCHMECKER

  • The restaurant, popular among feinschmeckers, offered an exquisite tasting menu.
  • An impressive feinschmecker, she could identify every ingredient in the elaborate dish.
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tautology

[ taw-tol-uh-jee ] [ tɔˈtɒl ə dʒi ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

needless repetition of an idea

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Why Dictionary.com chose tautology

More about tautology

  • First recorded between 1570–80.
  • A term in rhetoric. From Greek tautología, “repetition of something already said.”
  • See origin at tauto-, -logy.

EXAMPLES OF TAUTOLOGY

  • Her advice was to revert back to the original plan.
  • This meeting is absolutely essential.
  • I heard the news with my own ears.
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