ˈtʃəʊkə ˈtʃoʊkɚ ˈkɒl.ə ˈkɑ.lɚ ˈɹʌfəl a high tight collar necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck an unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation he could win if he wasn't a choker someone who kills by strangling