choker

chok·er

noun \ˈchō-kər\

: a necklace that fits closely around the neck

: a person who fails to do something because of nervousness : a person who chokes

Full Definition of CHOKER

1

:  one that chokes

2

:  something (as a collar or necklace) worn closely about the throat or neck

Examples of CHOKER

1. They called him a choker when he missed the shot that would have won the game.
2. <a pearl choker closely wrapped around her throat>

First Known Use of CHOKER

circa 1552

Related to CHOKER

Synonyms

necklace, collar, dog collar, lei

Related Words

torque (or torc); beads, carcanet [archaic], rivière; rope, strand; bangle, lavaliere (also lavalliere), locket, pendant (also pendent)

Rhymes with CHOKER

broker, croaker, joker, ocher, poker, soaker, smoker, stoker, stroker