Shocker: meaning, definitions and examples
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shocker
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news
A person or thing that shocks or surprises others, especially by doing something unexpected or outrageous.
Synonyms
bombshell, revelation, surprise
Examples of usage
- The announcement that she was leaving the company was a real shocker for everyone.
- The results of the election were a complete shocker to the public.
movie
A movie or story with a plot twist or unexpected turn of events that shocks the audience.
Synonyms
plot twist, surprise ending, twist
Examples of usage
- The movie had so many shockers, it kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
- The book's ending was a real shocker, leaving readers stunned.
sports
An unexpected outcome in a sports event that surprises fans and competitors.
Synonyms
surprise win, unexpected victory, upset
Examples of usage
- The underdog team winning the championship was a real shocker in sports history.
- His victory in the race was a shocker to all the other competitors.
Translations
Translations of the word "shocker" in other languages:
๐ต๐น choque
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Schock
๐ฎ๐ฉ kejutan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ szok
๐ฏ๐ต ใทใงใใซใผ
๐ซ๐ท choc
๐ช๐ธ choque
๐น๐ท ลok
๐ฐ๐ท ์ถฉ๊ฒฉ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตุฏู ุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ ลกok
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกok
๐จ๐ณ ้ๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลกok
๐ฎ๐ธ รกfall
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลok
๐ฒ๐ฝ choque
Etymology
The word "shocker" originated in the late 19th century, derived from the verb "shock" which means to cause great surprise or disgust to someone. It has been used to describe surprising or outrageous events, stories, or outcomes in various contexts such as news, movies, and sports.
See also: shock, shocked, shocking, shockingly, shocks.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,707 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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