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  2. Choker - Wikipedia

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    Chokers were popular into the 1920s and again in the '40s as colliers de chien. [4] In particular, the term dog collars or colliers de chien caught on, and these designs – incorporating luxe diamonds, pearls, lace, and velvet – could be seen as objects of the elite because the best kinds were custom-made to fit one's neck perfectly. [5]

  3. Choke (sports) - Wikipedia

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    Short term memory is used to maintain relevant stimuli and block irrelevant information as it relates to the task at hand. [ 12 ] A study at Arizona University looked at how athletes of different levels of experiences responded to distraction and self-analysis, and found that novice baseball players were more likely to see a drop in performance ...

  4. Chokehold - Wikipedia

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    A chokehold, choke, stranglehold or, in Judo, shime-waza (Japanese: 絞技, lit. 'constriction technique') [1] is a general term for a grappling hold that critically reduces or prevents either air [2] or blood from passing through the neck of an opponent.

  5. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    Notes Works cited References External links 0-9 S.S. Kresge Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain, about 1920 86 Main article: 86 1. Soda-counter term meaning an item was no longer available 2. "Eighty-six" means to discard, eliminate, or deny service A abe's cabe 1. Five dollar bill 2. See fin, a fiver, half a sawbuck absent treatment Engaging in dance with a cautious partner ab-so-lute-ly ...

  6. 20 iconic slang words from Black Twitter that shaped pop culture

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    The term Black Twitter comprises a large network of Black users on the platform and their loosely coordinated interactions, many of which accumulate into trending topics due to its size ...

  7. Choker (disambiguation) - Wikipedia

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    A choker is a close-fitting necklace, worn high on the neck. Choker or Chokers may also refer to: Choker, a 2005 American film written and directed by Nick Vallelonga; Choker Campbell (1916–1993), American musician "Choker" (song), a song by Twenty One Pilots from Scaled and Icy, 2021; Choker, a cable end used in logging (see choke setter)

  8. Collars in BDSM - Wikipedia

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    Collars come in many forms, from practical leather straps to elegant metal chokers or chains. The choice of collar can reflect the personalities and tastes of the dominant and submissive, as well as the nature of their relationship.

  9. Choking game - Wikipedia

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    The choking game, or fainting game, also sometimes referred to as Space Monkeys, [1] [2] is the act of intentionally cutting off oxygen to the brain with the goal of inducing temporary loss of consciousness and euphoria.