Corker: meaning, definitions and examples

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corker

 

[ หˆkษ”หrkษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

dazzler, stunner, whopper

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tampรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‰เคฐเฅเค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Korken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penutup botol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ korek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒซใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bouchon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ corcho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mantar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”๋ฅดํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฏุงุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกtka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกtka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฏๆœจๅกž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤeลกnja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ korkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปั‹ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mantar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.