Noun: choker chow-ku(r)
- Necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
"She accessorized her evening gown with a diamond choker";
- collar, dog collar, neckband
- A high tight collar
"The Elizabethan costume included an elaborate neck choker made of starched linen";
- ruff, ruffle, neck ruff
- Someone who kills by strangling
"The police were on high alert after reports of a choker in the area";
- garroter [N. Amer], garrotter [Brit, Cdn], strangler, throttler
- An unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation
"he could win if he wasn't a choker"
Derived forms: chokers
Type of: collar, killer, neckband, necklace, slayer, unfortunate, unfortunate person
Encyclopedia: Choker