chollers: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very Rare / ObsoleteDialectal / Archaic
Quick answer
What does “chollers” mean?
The throat.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
The throat; the front of the neck.
A dialect or archaic term for the throat, particularly the external front part of the neck. Can imply eating or swallowing.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Both varieties would consider the word archaic/obsolete. Any modern use would be exceedingly rare.
Connotations
Can have a slightly vulgar or rustic connotation due to its association with bodily functions like eating, drinking, or shouting.
Frequency
Not found in contemporary standard usage in either variety.
Grammar
How to Use “chollers” in a Sentence
Verb + your + chollers (e.g., 'clear your chollers')Vocabulary
Collocations
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Never used.
Academic
Only appears in historical or dialectological studies.
Everyday
Effectively obsolete.
Technical
Not used in modern anatomical terminology.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “chollers”
- Using it in modern conversation
- Spelling as 'chollars' or 'chollars'
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is an archaic or dialectal term that is extremely rare in modern English.
Not in standard communication. Using it would sound very odd or deliberately archaic, like using 'thou' instead of 'you'.
You might find it in older English literature, regional folk songs, or historical dialect dictionaries, particularly from Northern England or Scotland.
The standard modern equivalent is simply 'throat' or 'neck'.
The throat.
Chollers is usually dialectal / archaic in register.
Chollers: in British English it is pronounced /ˈtʃɒləz/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈtʃɑːlərz/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Clear your chollers (to prepare to speak)”
- “Grab by the chollers (to take hold aggressively)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine someone CHOKING on a HOLLER (shout) – the sound is stuck in their CHOLLERS.
Conceptual Metaphor
The chollers as a conduit for speech or sustenance.
Practice
Quiz
'Chollers' is best described as: