Chock Full

Pronunciation: /tʃɑk fʊl/

Definitions of chock full

adjective Chock full is an adjective that means completely full or filled to capacity.

Example Sentences

A1 The grocery store was chock full of fresh fruits and vegetables.

A2 The bookshelf in the library was chock full of interesting novels.

B1 The conference room was chock full of eager participants ready to learn.

B2 The museum exhibit was chock full of rare artifacts and historical items.

C1 The concert hall was chock full of enthusiastic fans cheering for the band.

C2 The art gallery was chock full of exquisite paintings and sculptures.

Examples of chock full in a Sentence

formal The textbook was chock full of valuable information on the subject.

informal The fridge is chock full of leftovers from last night's dinner.

slang Her closet is chock full of trendy clothes and accessories.

figurative His mind was chock full of creative ideas for the project.

Grammatical Forms of chock full

• past tense: chocked full
• plural: chock fulls
• comparative: more chock full
• superlative: most chock full
• present tense: chock full
• future tense: will be chock full
• perfect tense: has been chock full
• continuous tense: is being chock full
• singular: chock full
• positive degree: chock full
• infinitive: to be chock full
• gerund: chock fulling
• participle: chock full

Origin and Evolution of chock full

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'chock full' likely originated from the nautical term 'chock' which refers to a wedge or block used to secure objects in place on a ship. When something is 'chock full', it is packed tightly and securely, similar to how objects are secured with chocks on a ship.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'chock full' has come to be used more broadly to describe something that is completely full or overflowing with content or substance. The original nautical connotation has largely been lost in modern usage.