chockablock

/ˈtʃɒkəbɒk/

Definitions

1. adjective

completely full or busy

“The festival was chockablock with people, making it difficult to move around.”

2. noun

a crowded or busy place

“The chockablock of the city made it difficult for her to find a quiet place to live.”

3. verb

to fill or make something completely full

“The store owner chockablocked the shelves with stock before the holiday season.”

Synonyms

  • crowded
  • packed

Antonyms

  • deserted
  • empty