shocker
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈʃɑkɝ// UK //ʃˈɒkɐ// shock·er
n. something that is very surprising or upsetting. You use this word when a piece of news or an event is much more shocking than you expected.
n. An event, piece of news, or action that causes a sudden and intense feeling of surprise or dismay. Often used in journalism to describe unexpected sports results or scandals.
The final score was a real shocker.
It was a total shocker when the favorite to win the race finished in last place.
The morning headlines delivered a absolute shocker, revealing that the CEO had resigned effective immediately following the audit results.
From shock + -er.
Usage
Often used with the adjective 'real' or 'total' for emphasis.