noun
knockers
Knockers (noun) means Vulgar slang for a woman's breasts. Example: “The comment about her knockers was completely out of line.”
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Vulgar slang for a woman's breasts.
"The comment about her knockers was completely out of line."
How to use knockers
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCrude slang for breasts.
When to use it
Vulgar and often considered disrespectful — avoid in professional settings.
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Etymology
From knock plus -er, in use with this slang meaning since around the 1940s.
Class of 1940
knockers joined the language around 1940.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “knockers” mean?
The word “knockers” means vulgar slang for a woman's breasts. In plain terms, crude slang for breasts.
How do you use “knockers” in a sentence?
Here is “knockers” used in a sentence: “The comment about her knockers was completely out of line.”
What part of speech is “knockers”?
“Knockers” is a noun.
Where does the word “knockers” come from?
The word “knockers” dates back to around 1940. From knock plus -er, in use with this slang meaning since around the 1940s.
