choke

Naija

Etymology

From: English choke

Pronunciation

• tʃôk

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Noun

Small iron wey dey corner of generator wey de dey push go left and right before di engine go begin work

• If person no use choke choke I-beta-pass-my-neighbour e no dey start lai lai.  — (NSC_ 2021, If one does not choke up these low-cost generators the engine will not kick-start.)

Verb

1. Sey person press person animal neck make e no fit breath

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2. Sey someting shock or surprise person well or tire am.

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