Corker: meaning, definitions and examples
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corker
[ หkษหrkษr ]
informal usage
A corker is something or someone that is remarkable or excellent, often used to describe something that is particularly good or impressive. It originated from the idea of something that 'pops' out or stands out, much like a cork from a bottle.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- That was a corker of a joke!
- She gave us a corker of a performance last night.
- The party was a corker, everyone had a great time.
Translations
Translations of the word "corker" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tampรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Korken
๐ฎ๐ฉ penutup botol
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพัะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ korek
๐ฏ๐ต ใณใซใฏ
๐ซ๐ท bouchon
๐ช๐ธ corcho
๐น๐ท mantar
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฝ๋ฅดํฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุฏุงุฏุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ zรกtka
๐ธ๐ฐ zรกtka
๐จ๐ณ ่ฝฏๆจๅก
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤeลกnja
๐ฎ๐ธ korkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑะปัะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mantar
๐ฒ๐ฝ corcho
Etymology
The term 'corker' is believed to have originated in the late 19th century, derived from the word 'cork', which is associated with popping and surprising something out, much like how a cork can explosively exit a bottle when opened. The informal usage of 'corker' emerged as slang to denote something that stands out due to its impressive nature. Early usages reflected a sense of admiration for something that is notably good, and over time, its application expanded to both people and performances that leave a strong impression. As a colloquial term, 'corker' has been embraced in various English-speaking cultures, often used in light-hearted contexts, highlighting the joyful or exceptional qualities of an experience.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,733, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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