e choke
Pronunciation
/ˈiː tʃˈoʊk/

Definition & Meaning of "e choke"in English

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(Nigerian) used to express awe, amazement, or excitement

Slang

What does "e choke" mean in Nigerian slang?

In Nigerian slang, "e choke" expresses strong awe, excitement, or being impressed, usually when something is overwhelming in a positive way, such as success, money, style, or performance. It is used in informal Nigerian English and Pidgin, especially in social media and everyday reactions. It comes from Nigerian Pidgin, where "e" means "it" and "choke" means to overwhelm, so it literally means "it is overwhelming," which is used figuratively to show something is excessive in an impressive way.

Examples
E choke! Look at that view.
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