Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

thropple

verb
/ˈθrɒp.əl/
Definition
To throttle or suffocate someone, usually in a playful or non-serious manner.
Examples
  • He playfully tried to thropple his friend during their wrestling match.
  • She pretended to thropple her teddy bear while telling a funny story.
Meaning
The act of putting pressure on someone’s throat, but often used in a humorous or exaggerated context.
Synonyms
  • suffocate
  • strangle
  • choke
  • throttle