choker
noun
Simple meaning
A piece of jewelry or ornamental fabric, worn as a necklace or neckerchief, tight to the throat.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtʃoʊkɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
fashion
A piece of jewelry or ornamental fabric, worn as a necklace or neckerchief, tight to the throat.
One who performs badly at an important part of a competition because they are nervous, especially when winning.
One who, or that which, chokes or strangles.
One who operates the choke of an engine during ignition.
A loop of cable fastened around a log to haul it.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: (fashion) A piece of jewelry or ornamental fabric, worn as a necklace or neckerchief, tight to the throat.
Used this way, choker is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use choker
- “He could win if he wasn't a choker.”noun
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Breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion.
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