choking
|chok-ing|
🇺🇸
/ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈtʃəʊ.kɪŋ/
(choke)
obstruct or fail
Etymology
'choke' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'ceocian,' where 'ceoc' meant 'throat.'
'ceocian' transformed into the Middle English word 'choken,' and eventually became the modern English word 'choke.'
Initially, it meant 'to strangle or suffocate,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings, including 'to fail under pressure.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
having difficulty breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a lack of air.
He was choking on a piece of meat.
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Verb 2
to fail to perform at a crucial moment due to nervousness or pressure.
She was about to win the game but started choking.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41