Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chokey
Adjective/Noun
/ˈtʃoʊ.ki/
Definition
A term referring to a place or state that is constricting or oppressive, often used informally to describe a cramped or stifling space.
Examples
- After being trapped in that chokey elevator for hours, I finally felt relieved when the doors opened.
- He described the tiny, crowded room as a chokey mess, hardly fit for anyone to live in.
- The chokey environment in the office was making it difficult to concentrate on work.
Meaning
Chokey can describe something that restricts movement or freedom, leading to feelings of discomfort or suffocation.
Synonyms
- Cramped
- Constricting
- Stifling
- Oppressive
- Claustrophobic
