Shocker

/ˈʃɑkɚ/ · noun

Meaning

(colloquial) One who or that which shocks or startles..

Definitions by Sense

1. (colloquial) One who or that which shocks or startles.
2. A device for giving electric shocks.
3. (colloquial) Something done very badly.
4. (agriculture, rare) Synonym of stooker.
5. (slang, vulgar, colloquial) An offensive hand gesture suggesting two in the pink, one in the stink.

Example Sentences

The election results were a real shocker.

Olimar: 'This shocker was one of several weapons wielded by the nightmarish titan dweevil. It allowed the creature to smite Pikmin with zaps of lightning!'

Recently, the family decided that some obedience training would be of great value. The cost of doggie school being what it is, my daughter opted to purchase a shocker collar instead.

My performance today was an absolute shocker, I just wasn't feeling it.

The mechanical shocker is attached to the ordinary binder by two tubular stays, the more important one passing from about the center of the bull wheel and supporting a chain and sprocket wheel which transmit the drive to the shocker.

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• shockers

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