chock-full
/'tʃɔkful/
Definition
Adjective: Completely full; packed to capacity; containing as much or as many as possible.
Usage
The word "chock-full" is used to describe a container, space, or thing that is filled to its absolute limit. It emphasizes that there is no room for anything more. It is often used in informal contexts but is widely understood.
Examples
- The suitcase was chock-full of souvenirs from our trip.
- The report is chock-full of useful information and data.
- The stadium was chock-full of excited fans for the final game.
Advanced Usage
- "chock-full of": This is the standard and most common construction. The preposition "of" is used to introduce what the thing is full of.
- The article was chock-full of spelling errors.
- It can be used figuratively for non-physical things, like information or qualities.
- Her speech was chock-full of inspiring ideas.
Variants and Related Words
- Chockablock (adj., adv.): A synonym meaning extremely full or crowded. It is often used interchangeably with "chock-full" but can also describe things being tightly packed together.
- The harbor was chockablock with boats.
- Brimming (adj.): Full to the point of overflowing.
- Packed (adj.): Filled with a large number of people or things.
Synonyms
- Full to bursting
- Crammed
- Stuffed
- Brimful
- Jam-packed
- Loaded
Antonyms
- Empty
- Bare
- Devoid
- Vacant
Related Idioms
- Full to the brim: An idiom with a very similar meaning to "chock-full."
- The cup was full to the brim with hot coffee.
- Packed like sardines: An idiom used specifically for people or things in an extremely crowded space.
- We were packed like sardines on the subway during rush hour.
Adjective
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packed full to capacity
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chowder chockablock with pieces of fish
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