oner
Britishnoun
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a single continuous action (esp in the phrase down it in a oner )
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an outstanding person or thing
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a heavy blow
Etymology
Origin of oner
C20: from one
Example Sentences
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This, of course, is reminiscent of a similar glitch that nearly destroyed The Beef in “Review,” the critically acclaimed first-season oner that made the show a summertime must-watch.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
“But it worked out as a oner, because it was clear from the beginning that it is a oner.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2023
“It’s one of those moments that, by having a Spielberg-esque oner, you allow the audience to feel the change from bright, colorful chaos into controlled fear,” Crawford said.
From New York Times ● Feb. 22, 2023
It’s what we call a oner, where you run one single shot as long as possible.
From The Verge ● Aug. 11, 2017
P’raps he isn’t, for he’s a oner to sleep.
From Old Gold The Cruise of the "Jason" Brig by Stanley L. Wood
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