Definition of choker
1 : one that chokes
2 : something (such as a collar or necklace) worn closely about the throat or neck
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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
Recent Examples of choker from the Web
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To glam it up, Cleveland swapped the straw hat from the runway for a diamond choker.
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Boosting the glamour quotient were the accessories: sparkling drop earrings, a choker, watch and rings, all by Chopard, of course.
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However, warns Variety’s Fleming, all is contingent on the city approving the outdoor part of the premiere – which comes only one night after another traffic choker, the Grammy Awards.
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Circa 1552
First Known Use of choker
circa 1552
CHOKER Defined for English Language Learners
choker
playDefinition of choker for English Language Learners
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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
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