choker

Plural: chokers

Noun

• Something that chokes or is worn tightly around the neck.
• someone who kills by strangling
• an unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation
  • "he could win if he wasn't a choker"
• necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
• a high tight collar
• 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.
• 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.

Examples

• His unexpected bingo was a real choker, leaving his opponent gasping for points.
• I lost £100 on the horses today — what a choker!
• The choker tag will always follow the Proteas until we win a trophy — Temba Bavuma

Synonyms

collar, dog collar, garroter, garrotter, neck ruff, neckband, ruff, ruffle, strangler, throttler, bummer, downer, pisser