shocking pink
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of shocking pink
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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The shocking pink dragon millipede may not breathe fire, but it releases cyanide.
From National Geographic ● Feb. 7, 2024
At first, it seemed to be another caprice of two already unusual animals: Flying squirrels and platypuses were found to be fluorescent, absorbing invisible ultraviolet light and re-emitting it in shocking pink or bright cyan.
From New York Times ● Oct. 20, 2023
The song's video sees Sheeran turn into a vampire, dressed in a shocking pink suit, with razor-sharp fangs while flying through the sky.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2021
In the final flourish, Roseberry tackled shocking pink — the color name Schiaparelli was said to have coined.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 20, 2020
She looked very pretty indeed, in robes of shocking pink, with her long dark plait braided with gold, and gold bracelets glimmering at her wrists.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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