Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
choke-up
phrasal verb
/ˈtʃoʊk ʌp/
Definition
To become emotionally overwhelmed and unable to speak, often resulting in tears or a tight feeling in the throat.
Examples
- She choked up when she saw the heartfelt message from her friend.
- He always chokes up during emotional scenes in movies.
- The unexpected surprise made him choke up with joy.
Meaning
When someone ‘chokes up’, they typically struggle to express their feelings verbally due to being touched or overwhelmed by emotions.
Synonyms
- get emotional
- become teary
- get choked
- welled up
