choker, ruff, ruffle, neck ruff
(noun) a high tight collar
choker, collar, dog collar, neckband
(noun) necklace that fits tightly around a woman’s neck
choker
(noun) an unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation; “he could win if he wasn’t a choker”
garroter, garrotter, strangler, throttler, choker
(noun) someone who kills by strangling
Source: WordNet® 3.1
choker (plural chokers)
A piece of jewelry or ornamental fabric, worn as a necklace, tight to the throat.
One who, or that which, chokes or strangles.
One who operates the choke of an engine during ignition.
(slang) Any disappointing or upsetting circumstance.
One who performs badly at an important part of a competition because they are nervous, especially when winning.
A loop of cable fastened around a log to haul it.
• (one who chokes another): strangler
• (slang: disappointing or upsetting circumstance): bummer, downer, pisser
• Kocher
Source: Wiktionary
Chok"er, n.
1. One who, or that which, chokes.
2. A stiff wide cravat; a stock. [Slang]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
