NYT Dictionary
CHOKING
/ˈt͡ʃoʊkɪŋ/NounVerbCHOK-ingchok-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
The process in which a person's airway becomes blocked, resulting in asphyxia in cases that are not treated promptly.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
By surface analysis, choke + -ing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
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