English · Word Candidate

choked

/tʃəʊkt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Having been unable to breathe due to airway obstruction (choking) or strangulation, but usually to the point of pain and discomfort without death.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Blocked or obstructed by thick material, often plant growth.

Adjective

Examples

It gave the green light to pedestrianisation of the station's porte cochère (which had been traffic-choked when used as a drop-off point by motorists), [...].

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “choked” mean?

Having been unable to breathe due to airway obstruction (choking) or strangulation, but usually to the point of pain and discomfort without death.

Is “choked” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.