shocker
Americannoun
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a person or thing that shocks or horrifies
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a sensational novel, film, or play
Etymology
Origin of shocker
Example Sentences
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After all, nothing lasts half a century without changing with the times, and — big shocker — not everything is meant for me, specifically.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
He opts for a flashy shocker of a finale, which violates the play’s comic naturalism and seems faintly desperate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
For three decades, the meta-horror franchise “Scream” has outmaneuvered its fandom with so many convoluted murder motives that the only shocker left would be a straightforward, sincere slasher.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
"What were they doing?," lamented former England centre Will Greenwood in his Sunday Telegraph column, with the 2003 World Cup-winner adding: "I love Ford but that was a shocker of a call."
From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026
He walks the twins to Tía’s place, and a few minutes later, they come back with a shocker.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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