choky

Example Sentences

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For most of its 132 years, the Missouri poky resembled a Dickensian choky.

From Time Magazine Archive

The scimitar eyes may close, the slender hands seem to carve the phrases out of the choky nightclub air.

From Time Magazine Archive

A choky, coughing sound came from the woman and I couldn’t help but look.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis

The minister took advantage of already being on the floor and asked in a choky little voice if the church would kneel with him to offer a prayer of thanksgiving.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

When she saw his hair, Joetta’s eyes got real big and her voice got all choky.

From "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" by Christopher Paul Curtis