choker

noun
UK: /ˈtʃəʊkər/
US: /ˈtʃoʊkər/

  1. A piece of jewelry that fits tightly around the neck.

    1. She wore a black velvet choker.
    2. The pearl choker was a gift from her grandmother, and she cherishes it.

  2. Something that inhibits or restricts someone's freedom or expression.

    1. The strict rules felt like a choker.
    2. Bureaucracy can act as a choker on innovation, stifling creativity and progress.

Synonyms

necklace throttle
choker verb

  1. To hold someone tightly around the neck to stop breathing; to strangle.

    1. He tried to choker his enemy.
    2. The wrestler attempted to choker his opponent into submission during the match.

  2. To feel anxious or unable to perform well due to pressure.

    1. I always choker during tests.
    2. The athlete began to choker under the immense pressure of the final round.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "choker" in English means: A piece of jewelry that fits tightly around the neck., Something that inhibits or restricts someone's freedom or expression..

The phonetic transcription of "choker" is /ˈtʃəʊkər/ in British English and /ˈtʃoʊkər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "choker": necklace, throttle.

Example usage of "choker": "She wore a black velvet choker.". More examples on the page.