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Brimming over: debunking the "chalk full" error
Reviewed and edited by 
Lloyd Cooper 05/10/2024, 20:55
Lloyd Cooper 05/10/2024, 20:55English.me team member
What kind of error is it?
Spelling and usage error
Why do people make this mistake?
People make the error because "chalk" and "chock" are homophones in some dialects, leading to confusion in spelling.
What is correct?
The correct expression is "chock-full", which means "full to overflowing" or "crammed/stuffed tightly." It's derived from the Old English word "chokkeful", meaning "crammed full".
Examples of correct usage
- The basket was chock-full of ripe apples.
- After the storm, the gutters were chock-full of leaves and debris.
- The concert hall was chock-full of eager fans.
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