noun

shocker

SHO-kuh

Shocker (noun) means something so unexpected or badly done that it startles people. Example: “The team's defeat was a real shocker for the fans.”

noun

Something so unexpected or badly done that it startles people.

"The team's defeat was a real shocker for the fans."

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 notes

In 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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Rhymes for shocker

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shocker” mean?

The word “shocker” means something so unexpected or badly done that it startles people. In plain terms, something startling or unpleasantly surprising — often used informally about bad news or a poor performance.

How do you pronounce “shocker”?

“Shocker” is pronounced SHO-kuh (/ˈʃɑkɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “shocker” in a sentence?

Here is “shocker” used in a sentence: “The team's defeat was a real shocker for the fans.”

What part of speech is “shocker”?

“Shocker” is a noun.

How many meanings does “shocker” have?

“Shocker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something so unexpected or badly done that it startles people.