- a variation of chockablock.
chock-a-block
Example Sentences
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"Normally, we have 25 or 30 metres of depth here," but now there are only nine metres of water left, and within it "the fish are really chock-a-block", he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
Like Eala, his matches are chock-a-block with soccer-style flag waving, face painting and vociferous cheering.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
The only thing that could make this chock-a-block calendar better would be if they could mix up some of these venues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
"We've got a lovely day planned for everybody - some great food stalls and fantastic entertainment, and I think we're going to be chock-a-block full on both the men's and junior's sides."
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2025
Though he’s brought his sneakers with him, hoping to keep up with cross-country training, it is impossible, on these cracked, congested, chock-a-block streets, to run.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
