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Definition choker in British English

choker noun

[countable] noun
/ˈtʃəʊkə(r)/
1

a piece of jewellery or cloth that fits tightly around the neck and is worn by some women as a decoration

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2

a sports person or team who loses a sporting contest after being in a position where they should have won easily

Example

Until now, Norman has been considered the biggest choker in Australian sport after blowing a huge lead twice in the US open.

Definition choker in British English