Knocker-upper
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Knocker-upper is a noun meaning (in coopering, a tool to hammer the top head of a cask into place through the bung hole).
Meaning
(in coopering, a tool to hammer the top head of a cask into place through the bung hole).
More Meanings
- (informal, humorous) The male who has sired a pregnancy.
- Alternative form of knocker-up (person who knocks to awaken in the morning).
Example Sentences
What, Shelley is pregnant?! Who's the knocker-upper? [ = Who's the father?]
In 1876, a knocker-upper on rounds in Bradford spotted a 2 a.m. house fire and saved a sleeping family.
Word Forms
- knocker-uppers
Synonyms for knocker-upper
Depending on context, synonyms include sire, father, dad, daddy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include knocker up, knocker, waker-upper, doorknocker, rapper, knuller.
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