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

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

It's not clear where baby Eleanor might have come from – though the doctor told Ms Coker he believed she would have been given up voluntarily.

From BBC

Ms Coker said some clinics offer "packages" that include registering the baby's birth.

From BBC

Ms Coker was unable to establish who Eleanor's real parents are.

From BBC