choker
playSimple Definition of choker
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: a necklace that fits closely around the neck
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: a person who fails to do something because of nervousness : a person who chokes
Examples of choker in a sentence
They called him a choker when he missed the shot that would have won the game.
<a pearl choker closely wrapped around her throat>
Circa 1552
First Known Use of choker
circa 1552
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