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choker

The correct spelling is choker.

How to pronounce choker

/ˈtʃəʊkə/
noun

IPA: /ˈtʃəʊkə/

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The correct spelling is choker. A piece of jewelry or ornamental fabric, worn as a necklace or neckerchief, tight to the throat. For example: "I lost £100 on the horses today — what a choker!"

Usage Examples

I lost £100 on the horses today — what a choker!

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A piece of jewelry or ornamental fabric, worn as a necklace or neckerchief, tight to the throat.
  2. 2.One who, or that which, chokes or strangles.
  3. 3.One who operates the choke of an engine during ignition.
  4. 4.Any disappointing or upsetting circumstance.
  5. 5.One who performs badly at an important part of a competition because they are nervous, especially when winning.

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