Choker: meaning, definitions and examples
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choker
[ หtสษสkษr ]
fashion accessory
A choker is a type of necklace that fits tightly around the neck. It is typically made of fabric, leather, plastic, or metal. Chokers became popular in the 1990s and have made a comeback in recent fashion trends.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Wearing a black velvet choker with a gothic outfit.
- She bought a choker with a small pendant attached.
- The choker trend is popular among young adults.
sports
In sports, a choker refers to a player or team that fails to perform well under pressure, especially in important games or moments. It is often used to describe athletes who struggle to maintain their performance level in crucial situations.
Synonyms
choke artist, nervous player, underperformer
Examples of usage
- The tennis player is notorious for being a choker in grand slam finals.
- The team has a history of being chokers in playoff games.
- Don't be a choker in the final minutes of the match!
Translations
Translations of the word "choker" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gargantilha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Halsband
๐ฎ๐ฉ choker
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะบะตั
๐ต๐ฑ obroลผa
๐ฏ๐ต ใใงใผใซใผ
๐ซ๐ท ras de cou
๐ช๐ธ gargantilla
๐น๐ท choker
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด์ปค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดูููุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ choker
๐ธ๐ฐ choker
๐จ๐ณ ้ข้พ
๐ธ๐ฎ choker
๐ฎ๐ธ choker
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะบะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงoker
๐ฒ๐ฝ gargantilla
Etymology
The term 'choker' originated from the action of choking or constricting, as the necklace fits tightly around the neck. The fashion accessory became popular in the 1800s during the Victorian era when women wore chokers as a symbol of elegance and status. In the 1990s, chokers experienced a resurgence in popularity as a trendy accessory among young people. The sports-related use of 'choker' emerged in the mid-20th century to describe athletes who falter under pressure.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,408 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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