choker

English

/ˈtʃəʊkə/, /ˈtʃoʊkɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • A piece of jewelry or ornamental fabric, worn as a necklace or neckerchief, tight to the throat.
  • One who, or that which, chokes or strangles.
  • One who operates the choke of an engine during ignition.
  • (slang) Any disappointing or upsetting circumstance.
  • One who performs badly at an important part of a competition because they are nervous, especially when winning.
  • A loop of cable fastened around a log to haul it.

Etymology

Suffix from English choke.

Origin

English

choke

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