choker

noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about choker at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

1. Someone who kills by strangling.
2. An unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation.

   he could win if he wasn't a choker

3. Necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck.