chockablock

(adjective, adverb)

adjective

1. packed full to capacity

- chowder chockablock with pieces of fish

Similar word(s): full, chockful

Sentences with chockablock as an adjective:

- Some of Sardinia's gorgeous seaside towns have lately been invaded by builders who erected chockablock housing that catered to middle-income tourists but threatened to spoil the landscape.

adverb

1. In a crowded manner; as completely or closely as possible.

- His study had books stacked chockablock on every shelf.

- The meeting hall was chockablock full of angry citizens.