What does oner mean?
Oner means (informal, idiomatic) An extraordinary individual..
Oner
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(informal, idiomatic) An extraordinary individual..
Definitions by Sense
- (informal, idiomatic) An extraordinary individual.
- (games) A small marble of little worth in children's games.
- (UK) A conker that has won one match.
- (film) Synonym of long take; a long one-take shot, or an equivalent animated segment simulating a one-take shot.
Example Sentences
The winner was the last to flick a marble into the gully. A oner had to beat a fourer four times to win, a fourer had to beat a twelver three times, and so on.
May all your conkers be oners / May your love life fail with dishonours
The history of 'oners' becoming 'sixers' through successive victories[…]
Conkers so highly prized that it's a wonder they even manage to hit the ground before being swept away to be pickled or baked and then going on to new careers as 'oners', 'twoers', and so forth.
Synonyms for oner
Antonyms for oner
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Word Forms
- oners
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for oner?
Common synonyms include one of a kind, long shot, continuous shot, continuous take.
What is the opposite of oner?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use oner in a sentence?
The winner was the last to flick a marble into the gully. A oner had to beat a fourer four times to win, a fourer had to beat a twelver three times, and so on.
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