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Definition choke up in American English

choke up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

if someone chokes up, or if something chokes them up, they cannot speak because they are starting to cry

Example

When we met again after five years, I just choked up.

Synonyms and related words
Example

Cars and trucks are choking up our streets.

Definition choke up in American English