noun

knockers

Knockers (noun) means Vulgar slang for a woman's breasts. Example: “The comment about her knockers was completely out of line.”

noun

Vulgar slang for a woman's breasts.

"The comment about her knockers was completely out of line."

How to use knockers

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCrude slang for breasts.

When to use it

Vulgar and often considered disrespectful — avoid in professional settings.

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From knock plus -er, in use with this slang meaning since around the 1940s.

· First attested 1940

Class of 1940 knockers joined the language around 1940.

acronym asperger automation bebop butch

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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.