Definition

1. Noun:
   • A piece of chocolate; a chocolate sweet: "choc" is a colloquial, chiefly British abbreviation for a single chocolate or a chocolate confectionery item.
   • A box of chocolates: In the specific context of the phrase "a box of chocs," "chocs" is the plural abbreviation referring to assorted chocolates contained in a box.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Would you like a choc? I have some in my bag. (Would you like a chocolate? I have some in my bag.)
  • She bought a beautiful box of chocs for her mother's birthday. (She bought a beautiful box of chocolates for her mother's birthday.)
  • My favourite part of the selection is the caramel choc. (My favourite part of the selection is the caramel chocolate.)

Advanced Usage

• "choc" as a modifier: Informally used as a short form of "chocolate" before another noun.
  • I'm craving a choc biscuit with my tea. (I'm craving a chocolate biscuit with my tea.)
  • He made a choc chip cake for the bake sale. (He made a chocolate chip cake for the bake sale.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chocolate (n): The full, standard word for the sweet food product made from roasted and ground cacao seeds.
• Choccy (n, adj): Another informal, affectionate British variant, similar to "choc."
  • Fancy a choccy bar? (Would you like a chocolate bar?)
• Chocoholic (n): A person who is very fond of or addicted to chocolate.

Synonyms

• Chocolate: The standard, full term.
• Sweet (UK) / Candy (US): General terms for confectionery, which can include chocolate items.
• Treat: A more general term for a small, enjoyable food item.

Notes on Usage

• Register: "Choc" is informal and colloquial. It is not suitable for formal writing.
• Regional Use: This abbreviation is most common in British and Australian English. It is less frequently used or understood in American English, where "chocolate" or specific terms like "candy" or "piece of chocolate" are preferred.
• Plural Form: The standard plural is "chocs" (e.g., "a few chocs," "a box of chocs").

Noun

1. colloquial British abbreviation
   • a box of chocs