Shocker
'ʃɒkər
Definitions
2 meaningsSomething that causes surprise, alarm, or dismay; an unexpected and unpleasant event.
'ʃɒkər
An event, piece of information, or thing that causes a feeling of shock.
The news of his resignation was a major shocker.
💡 Simply: A 'shocker' is like when you're watching a movie, and suddenly something really surprising or unexpected happens that you didn't see coming. It makes you go 'Whoa!'
👶 For kids: A shocker is something that makes you say, 'Wow!' because it's very surprising.
More Examples
The price increase was a shocker for many consumers.
The ending of the book was a real shocker.
How It's Used
"The election result was a major shocker."
"The film's plot twist was a real shocker."
Causing or likely to cause shock or surprise.
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Causing shock
The news was shocker but not entirely unexpected.
💡 Simply: A 'shocker' could be something that leaves you thinking about it, and maybe a little unsettled too. The situation itself creates an intense feeling.
👶 For kids: A shocker is something very exciting!
More Examples
Her sudden decision to quit her job was a shocker.
The film contained some shocker moments.
How It's Used
"The film's shocker scenes were too intense for some viewers."
"The shocker announcement surprised everyone."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Idioms & expressions
a pleasant shocker
Something that is surprisingly good or enjoyable.
"The movie turned out to be a pleasant shocker – better than I expected."
shocker of all shockers
An event that is especially surprising or shocking.
"The scandal was the shocker of all shockers, nobody saw it coming."
From "shock" + "-er", indicating something that causes shock or surprise. The term gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in journalism and entertainment.
The word 'shocker' emerged in the 20th century to describe something that caused shock, particularly in entertainment contexts.
Memory tip
Imagine a sudden, loud BOOM! That is a shocker.
Word Origin
"To cause a sudden and strong emotional reaction."