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choker

[choh-ker]

noun

  1. a person or thing that chokes. choke.

  2. a necklace that fits snugly around the neck.

  3. a neckcloth or high collar.

  4. a chain or cable used to haul logs from the woods.



choker

/ ˈʃəʊə /

noun

  1. a woman's high collar, popular esp in the late 19th century

  2. any neckband or necklace worn tightly around the throat

  3. a high clerical collar; stock

  4. a person who chokes

  5. something that causes a person to choke

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of choker1

First recorded in 1545–55; choke + -er 1
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Should the Proteas wrap up the win it would go a long way towards banishing a nickname they have come to despise: chokers.

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A win which would more pertinently ensure South Africa end their long wait for a victory in a major men's final, putting an end to their tag as international cricket's chokers.

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On the recent post-season tour of Asia, Amorim accused his players of being "chokers" after their shock defeat by a South-East Asia select XI.

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United were booed off, Amorim claimed his side were "chokers" and he had to implore supporters to buy tickets for the Hong Kong game.

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We meet Selena, a goth “content creator” with green streaks in her hair, a razor blade earring and a spiked choker, who would like to look more approachable, like Alicia Silverstone in “Clueless.”

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