choker

Noun
Synonyms: garrotergarrotterstranglerthrottlercollardog collarneckbandruffruffleneck ruff

WordNet 3.0

Noun (4)

  1. someone who kills by stranglingSynonyms: garrotergarrotterstranglerthrottler
  2. an unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation“he could win if he wasn't a choker”
  3. necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neckSynonyms: collardog collarneckband
  4. a high tight collarSynonyms: ruffruffleneck ruff
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Choker \Chok"er\, n.

1.One who, or that which, chokes. [1913 Webster]

2.A stiff wide cravat; a stock. [Slang] [1913 Webster]

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