clogged
word · lemma: clog
Definition
Blocked so that nothing can pass through, usually referring to pipes, drains, or traffic. It can also describe something not working because it is filled or covered with something else.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for physical blockages, like 'clogged drain', 'clogged artery', or 'clogged nose'. Informal but not slang. Not used for abstract or emotional blockages; use 'blocked' for less literal meanings.
Spanish: atascado - obstruidoPortuguese (BR): entupidoPortuguese (PT): entupidoChinese (Simplified): 堵塞的Chinese (Traditional): 堵塞的Hindi: जामArabic: مسدودBengali: জামmed - বন্ধ - আটকে গেছেRussian: засорённый - закупоренныйJapanese: 詰まったVietnamese: bị tắc - bị nghẹtKorean: 막힌Turkish: tıkanmışUrdu: بند - رکا ہواIndonesian: tersumbat - mampet
Example Sentences
The street was clogged with cars after the parade.
basic
The coffee machine got clogged with old grounds and stopped working.
natural
The sink is clogged with hair.
basic
My nose is clogged because I have a cold.
basic
My shower drain keeps getting clogged no matter what I do.
natural
Her arteries were clogged after years of unhealthy eating.
natural