corker

[ kawr-ker ]

/ ˈkɔr kər /

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noun

a person or thing that corks.

Informal. something that closes a discussion or settles a question.

Informal. someone or something that is astonishing or excellent.

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Origin of corker

First recorded in 1715–25; cork + -er¹; defs. 2, 3 of unclear relation todef. 1 and perhaps of distinct origin

Words nearby corker

cork, corkage, corkboard, cork cambium, corked, corker, corking, cork oak, Corkonian, corkscrew, corkscrew flower

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How to use corker in a sentence

“Burr and Corker and I will be working closely together on everything,” McCain said.
Republican Hawks Already Have a War Plan for ISIS, Ukraine, and Obama|Eli Lake|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
McCain said he, Corker, and Burr are also interested in pursuing more vigorous oversight of the Iran deal as well.
Republican Hawks Already Have a War Plan for ISIS, Ukraine, and Obama|Eli Lake|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Menendez and Corker are trying to schedule a hearing on Iraq this month with Secretary of State John Kerry.
Congress Set to Bow to Obama on ISIS War|Josh Rogin|September 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The interaction between Obama and Corker was a tense moment in the otherwise uneventful meeting.
Exclusive: Obama Told Lawmakers Criticism of His Syria Policy is 'Horsesh*t'|Josh Rogin|August 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Exasperated at one point, Corker asked, “Well do we need an AUMF or not?”
Obama Admin. Channels Cheney, Claims Unlimited War Powers|Eli Lake|May 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He's a corker, wi' a face like yin o' they pented cupids that the lasses send to the young men on picture postcards.
The Underworld|James C. Welsh
Brodrick went on in the soft, even voice that was a sign with him of profound excitement—the tale was a corker.
The Creators|May Sinclair
That was a corker for the old fashioned man: he said it wasn't fair—unwomanly and all the rest of it.
You Never Can Tell|George Bernard Shaw
Nibletts then gave up the case as (what he might be excused for calling) a "fair corker."
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 156, May 21, 1919.|Various
They are commonly handed warm to the corker, who dips them into a small vessel of wine before making use of them.
Facts About Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines|Henry Vizetelly

British Dictionary definitions for corker

corker

/ (ˈkɔːkə) /

noun

slang

something or somebody striking or outstandingthat was a corker of a joke
an irrefutable remark that puts an end to discussion

a person or machine that inserts corks

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