Definition of shocker
:one that shocks;
especially
:something horrifying or offensive (such as a sensational film or work of fiction)
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Examples of shocker in a Sentence
The ending of the movie is a real shocker.
Their divorce was a shocker.
Recent Examples of shocker from the Web
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Though his play was clearly compromised by recurring leaks in his offensive line, Jackson failed to distinguish himself in any of those season-ending losses and facilitated Kentucky’s shocker with a late, reckless fumble.
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As a result, the novel lacks the ever-tightening narrative torque that might more effectively have delivered the lovely shocker on the last page.
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Lots of teams lose in lopsided fashion against Homestead, and Port's 55-14 setback was no shocker.
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Mango Peach Preserves The tropical preserve was a shocker to most people, since the newer flavor is not that common in stores yet.
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That in many classrooms will be a shocker for a lot of students.
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And apparently, Pretty Little Liars creator I. Marlene King and actress Troian Bellisario—who plays both Spencer and her mirror image, Alex Drake—have been planning the shocker that concluded the soapy drama on Tuesday night for years.
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With offbeat selections like Björk and Bob Seger to more obvious drag staples (shocker: these queens really like Cher and Bette Midler), the 100-song playlist is sure to provide inspiration for a performance or two.
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The Bulls' acquisition of Kris Dunn in a trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Timberwolves at the NBA draft isn't a shocker.
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First Known Use of shocker
circa 1824
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