10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHOCKER»
Discover the use of
chocker in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
chocker and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
The rigging was waiting for me on the landing to unhook the chocker. After
unhooking the turn, Eric revved up his motor and I knew what it meant; a strap.
The logs were too big for his grapples. I grabbed the strap and headed to him.
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The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional ...
273, 197S chocker; chocka adjective 1 disgruntled, fed up uk, mz From 'chock-full
' (crammed full) or, more likely, chockablock (crammed full), the variant spellings
lend credence to the latter. • Well to tell you the trueth [sic] old chap I'm a little ...
Eric Partridge, Tom Dalzell, Terry Victor, 2006
Nicholas shared the good lady's pleasure, and addressed himself to his aunt with
increased attention, taking good care to avoid Doctor Chocker, who submitted
more graciously than would be supposed to a steady play from Mr. Manlius's ...
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Atlantic Monthly: A Magazine of Literature, Art and Politics
Nicholas shared the good lady's pleasure, and addressed himself to his aunt with
increased attention, taking good care to avoid Doctor Chocker, who submitted
more graciously than would be supposed to a steady play from Mr. Manlius's
hose ...
“Yes, we are all neighbors. Doctor Chocker lives in Number One; Mr. Le Clear
lives in Number Two ; Mr. and Mrs. Manlius, Mrs. Starkey, and Mr. judge are from
Number Three ; my musical friends live within easy call; and I live in Number Five
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Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang
BritA swindle; a nuisance. 1953–. E. PARTRIDGE 'What a chizz!' What a
nuisance (1961). [From chisel verb.] chocker adjective Also chocka, chokker. Brit
orig naval Fed up, disgusted. 1942–. F. NORMAN I'm a little chocker of this place
(1958).
John Ayto, John Simpson, 2010
FIFTEEN. The week off fromthekitchen turnedintotwo weeks and the kitchen job
lost its importance. I had better prospects in Wesporto. I was old enough to work
inthe woods by nowand I got ajob with GeorgiaPacific setting chocker's on a high
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... utvecklingen i vissa europeiska länder under 1970- och l980-talen. åtminstone
till en del. möjligen kan ha berott på sådan asymmetrisk persistens. när positiva
chocker av efterfrågan på arbetskraft. efter tidigare negativa chocker. till att börja
...
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Nothing is Strange with You
“Do you know a boy named Albert Chocker in Saskatoon?” Sanford said yes,
Albert was a friend of his (Sanford's) younger brother Kenneth. Sanford added
that Albert was not a friend of his, and he had only gone places with him in
Kenneth's ...
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Working Sheep Dogs: A Practical Guide to Breeding, Training ...
Chocker would do the same thing when working chooks. I have also seen
Georgie covering sheep in midair. When working on the ground she would rarely
overrun a step, covering with great speed and precision. I have often seen her
when a ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHOCKER»
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chocker is used in the context of the following news items.
Kristen Stewart, Kendall Jenner and Rita Ora Hit the Runway for …
... velour gown and Chanel's diamond encrusted star chocker, on the roulette table. Rita Ora also showcased pieces from the brand's exclusive ... «Celebuzz, Jul 15»
Blockbuster final packs 'em in
Mr Browne was picking a Highlanders win by nine in a game he will take in from pretty well the best seats in a chocker Westpac Stadium. «Otago Daily Times, Jul 15»
Amber Rose, Rihanna make BET Awards best dressed
She rocked one a black one with gold embellishments last night, accessorizing with gold rings on every finger and a gold chocker necklace. «Philly.com, Jun 15»
Janelle Monae Wore A Cape To The 2015 BET Awards, Looking …
On the back, a large design was stitched on, giving the cape more depth and detail. To pull her look together, she wore a thick golden chocker, ... «Bustle, Jun 15»
Racing boss prepares to hand over the reins
... New Zealand we still do really well," he said, alluding to "chocker grandstands" in today's HB Hunt Day Raceday in Hastings as an example. «Hawke's Bay Today, Jun 15»
Relics from 1800s found at brewery site
''Pretty much every machine [excavator] bucket-load that came out was stuffed chocker full of ... this material. ''It's an amazing find.'' Most of the ... «Otago Daily Times, Jun 15»
Interview: A fan who plays - how Saints legend Paul Wellens got to …
He credits skipper Chris Joynt with helping him integrate into the side that was chocker block full of star names and seasoned internationals. «St Helens Star, Jun 15»
Phew! Valley is feeling a little blocked up
CHOCKER BLOCK: Clarence Valley Council have warned residents to ensure they know what they are flushing down their toilets. «Clarence Valley Daily Examiner, Jun 15»
Donna Air is stylish in emerald green unicorn-print dress and peep …
Her fellow Made in Chelsea star, Amber Atherton wore a blue minidress and a Nineties-inspired chocker. Paint-spattered: Rosie Fortescue ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
Juliette Binoche wears a jewlled choker dress as she attends the …
The performer kept it classy for the occasion in a floor-length silk dress, which featured a dazzling jewelled chocker strap. Wearing her dark ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
