coker

¹ American  

[koh-ker] / ˈkoʊ kər /

noun

1. Often cokers. an inhabitant of the mountains of the coal-mining regions of West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

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coker ² American  

[koh-ker] / ˈkoʊ kər /

noun

Slang: Disparaging and Offensive.

1. cokehead.

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Etymology

Origin of coker¹

First recorded in 1785–95; coke ¹ + -er ¹

Origin of coker²

An Americanism dating back to 1975–80; coke ² + -er ¹

Example Sentences

But late in the third quarter, Carolina’s Mike Jackson intercepted a Stafford pass, and Young then connected with Jalen Coker for a 52-yard catch that set up Chuba Hubbard’s three-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter that gave the Panthers a 24-20 lead.

From Los Angeles Times

But the Panthers blocked a punt with about four minutes left, and Young found Coker for a seven-yard touchdown that gave the Panthers a 31-27 lead with 2:39 left.

From Los Angeles Times

Young found wide receiver Jalen Coker for the go-ahead touchdown.

From Barron's

On the first possession of the second half, Young tossed a 33-yard touchdown pass to receiver Jalen Coker, putting the Panthers ahead.

From Los Angeles Times

Wonnum recovered the fumble, and the Panthers managed to run out the clock after Young connected on a 10-yard pass to Coker for a first down.

From Los Angeles Times