CHOKER

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does choker mean? 

• CHOKER (noun)
  The noun CHOKER has 4 senses:

1. someone who kills by strangling

2. an unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation

3. necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck

4. a high tight collar

  Familiarity information: CHOKER used as a noun is uncommon.

 Dictionary entry details 

• CHOKER (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Someone who kills by strangling

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Synonyms:

choker; garroter; garrotter; strangler; throttler

Hypernyms ("choker" is a kind of...):

killer; slayer (someone who causes the death of a person or animal)

Derivation:

choke (wring the neck of)

Sense 2

Meaning:

An unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Context example:

he could win if he wasn't a choker

Hypernyms ("choker" is a kind of...):

unfortunate; unfortunate person (a person who suffers misfortune)

Derivation:

choke (fail to perform adequately due to tension or agitation)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

choker; collar; dog collar; neckband

Hypernyms ("choker" is a kind of...):

necklace (jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women))

Derivation:

choke (be too tight; rub or press)

Sense 4

Meaning:

A high tight collar

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

choker; neck ruff; ruff; ruffle

Hypernyms ("choker" is a kind of...):

collar; neckband (a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "choker"):

fraise (a ruff for the neck worn in the 16th century)

Derivation:

choke (be too tight; rub or press)

 Context examples 

“In breeches and gaiters, broad-brimmed hat, grey coat, speckled choker,” said the waiter.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)