blocked p ppl Cp OED block v 1 'to obstruct.' (a) Crowded; overflowing; (b) of a person eating, full to repletion.
   [1904] 1940 DOYLE (ed) 16 "Kelligrews Soiree": The place was blocked with carriages / Stood waiting at the gate. C 70-10 The pond would be blocked with people [skating]. P 108-70 The church was blocked to the doors. P 181-76 'Have another cup of soup.' 'No, I'm blocked.'

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