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Choky

Choky Meaning & Definition
Choky Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Choky?

[n] British slang (dated) for a prison
[adj] so tight as to tend to choke; "a choky collar"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Choky: chokey | tight

Related Terms | Find terms related to Choky:

See Also | prison | prison house

Choky In Webster's Dictionary

\Cho"ky\, n. [From Hind. chauki watching, guard.] 1. A station, as for collection of customs, for palanquin bearers, police, etc. [India] 2. Specif., a prison or lockup; a jail. [India, or Slang, Eng.]

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