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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

choking

/tʃoʊkɪŋ/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does choking mean?

verb, noun

To experience difficulty in breathing, often due to obstruction of the airway. A feeling of intense anxiety or panic.

Example

"The athlete began choking in the final seconds of the game, unable to score."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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