chokey

/ˈt͡ʃəʊki/

noun 2adj 1

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adj

Reminiscent of choking.

The allusion to his mother made Tom feel rather chokey.

noun

Prison.

A station, as for police, customs agents, palanquin-bearers, etc.

noun — British slang (dated) for a prison

The allusion to his mother made Tom feel rather chokey.

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