past and past participle verb
Became unable to breathe because food or another object was stuck in the throat.
The child choked on a piece of bread.
She choked on a piece of apple at dinner.
American English
How to pronounce choked
verb · adjectiveB1Common word
CHOHKT
/ʧoʊkt̚/
One syllable.
Form of choke
Choked also appears in the common expressions choked up and choked back tears.
Became unable to breathe because food or another object was stuck in the throat.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past and past participle verb
Stopped someone from breathing by blocking the throat or pressing on the neck.
The attacker choked him during the fight.
The tight scarf choked the dog.
past and past participle verb
Failed suddenly because of nervousness, especially in a game, test, or performance.
Our team choked in the final.
She choked when she had to answer the last question.
Good to know
This use is informal and is common in sports and competitions.
past and past participle verb
Stopped working, or caused something to stop working, growing, or moving normally by blocking it.
The old engine choked and stopped on the hill.
Thick vines choked out the young trees.
Useful expressions
To become unable to speak clearly because you feel a strong emotion.
He choked up while thanking his parents.
To try hard not to cry.
She choked back tears during the farewell.
Related words & forms
Before -ing, drop the final e: choking, not chokeing.