Chock full of Meaning in English
expression
ˈtʃɑk/ /ˈfʊɫ/ /ˈəv
CHAHK-ful-uhv
tʃˈɒk/ /fˈʊl/ /ˈɒv
CHOK-ful-ov
Definition
Completely filled with something; having as much of something as possible.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, usually used in speech or casual writing. Common with nouns: 'chock full of ideas', 'chock full of vitamins'. Often spelled as 'chock-full'. Not used for people; use it for things or places filled with something.
Spanish: lleno de - repleto dePortuguese (BR): cheio de - repleto dePortuguese (PT): cheio de - cheio até cima deChinese (Simplified): 充满 - 塞满Chinese (Traditional): 充滿 - 塞滿Hindi: भरा हुआArabic: مليء بـ - مفعم بـBengali: ভরা - ঠাসাRussian: полон - набит под завязкуJapanese: ぎっしり詰まっているVietnamese: đầy ắp - tràn ngậpKorean: 가득 찬 - 가득한Turkish: tıklım tıklım - ağzına kadar doluUrdu: بھرا ہوا - لبالب بھرا ہواIndonesian: penuh sesak - sangat penuh
Example Sentences
The box was chock full of toys.
basic
This salad is chock full of fresh vegetables.
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The book is chock full of interesting facts.
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That new movie is chock full of action scenes—it's awesome!
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My schedule is chock full of meetings this week.
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His presentation was chock full of useful tips and tricks.
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