present participle of choke the chicken

(literally) Displayed on the dial of a clock (timepiece). / (idiomatic) Working at one's job; occupied in some manner during one's hours of remunerated employment.

Any edible mushroom of the Laetiporus genus.

Of vocal sounds: very loudly; as loudly as possible.

(idiomatic) In a state of discussion, formation, or preparation; not yet matured.

(idiomatic) Out of date; old-fashioned; obsolete; outmoded; outdated.

(slang) To start a fight (sometimes with on).

plural of diamond in the rough

(intransitive, slang, idiomatic) To kick a fallen opponent. / (intransitive, slang, figuratively) To kick someone when they are down.

Familiar from birth with a specified custom, behaviour, accoutrement etc.; naturally suited to it.