shocker

[shok-er]

noun

1. a person or thing that shocks. shock.

2. a sensational novel, play, etc.

shocker

/ ˈʃɒkə /

noun

1. a person or thing that shocks or horrifies

2. a sensational novel, film, or play

Word History and Origins

Origin of shocker¹

First recorded in 1780–90; shock ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

One Labour candidate for next year's election said it was a "shocker", and that "our electoral success last year was built on his back".

From BBC

If you answered yes to any of those, then the steps the folks below took to protect their show’s big shockers worked.

From Los Angeles Times

Hugo Keenan: Laid low by illness early on, then came into the team and had a shocker against the Waratahs.

From BBC

Mr Manns also described the cuts to Novo's growth outlook as "a shocker".

From BBC

Tuesday’s Division 1 baseball semifinals produced a shocker.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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