noun
shocker
SHO-kuh
noun
1
Something so unexpected or badly done that it startles people.
"The team's defeat was a real shocker for the fans."
2
A person or thing that gives an electric shock, or a device designed to do so.
"The fence had a small shocker built into the wire."
How to Use Shocker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething startling or unpleasantly surprising — often used informally about bad news or a poor performance.
When to use it
Very informal; common in British sports commentary and casual speech.
Word Forms
shockers plural
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