shocker — English Dictionary

Noun

1. One who or that which shocks or startles.

   Usage

   • Colloquial

   Examples

   The election results were a real shocker.

2. A device for giving electric shocks.

   Examples

   Olimar: 'This shocker was one of several weapons wielded by the nightmarish titan dweevil. It allowed the creature to smite Pikmin with zaps of lightning!'

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   Recently, the family decided that some obedience training would be of great value. The cost of doggie school being what it is, my daughter opted to purchase a shocker collar instead.

3. Something done very badly.

   Usage

   • Colloquial

   Examples

   My performance today was an absolute shocker, I just wasn't feeling it.

4. Synonym of stooker.

   Usage

   • Rare

   Examples

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   The mechanical shocker is attached to the ordinary binder by two tubular stays, the more important one passing from about the center of the bull wheel and supporting a chain and sprocket wheel which transmit the drive to the shocker.

5. An offensive hand gesture suggesting two in the pink, one in the stink.

   Usage

   • Colloquial
   • Slang
   • Vulgar

Noun

1. a shockingly bad person

   Broader terms

   bad person

2. a sensational message (in a film or play or novel)

   Broader terms

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