"chokey" meaning in English

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        "Reminiscent of choking."
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      "ipa": "/ˈt͡ʃəʊki/"
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        "(dated, Britain) prison"
      ],
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        "A station, as for collection of customs, for palanquin bearers, police, etc."
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        "(South Asia, historical) A station, as for collection of customs, for palanquin bearers, police, etc."
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      "ipa": "/ˈt͡ʃəʊki/"
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      "ipa": "/ˈt͡ʃəʊki/"
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