Definition of chowki in English: chowki
(also chowky )
noun Indian 1 A police station or jail.
Example sentences
‘The water body opposite the police chowki had a good mix of birds.’ ‘I frequently visited two police stations and met officers and constables there as well as in the chowkis.’ ‘I filed a complaint at the Shah Alam police chowki and when Sonia came here, I gave her a written statement as well’ says Jannatbibi.’ ‘Several times the complainant approached the Ramgarh police chowki and each time a compromise was arrived at.’ 2 A low wooden seat or stool.
‘participants in the conference will be seated on chowkis’
More example sentences
‘In the courtyard my meal was laid out covered with a tray on a chowki and a neighbor woman sat near it waiting for me.’ ‘I was made to sit on a chowki covered with a velvet red cloth adorned with a yellow gold edges curiously called a ‘masala’.’ Origin From Hindi caukī (see chokey).