Word Noun
shocker
n.
countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈʃɑkɝ/ UK /ʃˈɒkɐ/ shock·er UK spelling shockers
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Usage
Often used with the adjective 'real' or 'total' for emphasis.
Etymology
From shock + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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