: one that shocks
especially
: something horrifying or offensive (such as a sensational film or work of fiction)
Examples of shocker in a Sentence
The ending of the movie is a real shocker.
Their divorce was a shocker.
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Two days into the 2025 NFL Draft, easily the biggest shocker around the league is Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, son of Hall of Fame two-way star Deion Sanders, still being on the board.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2025
Is the bigger shocker of the episode when Alfie's father shows up at Matty's front door?
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Well, that would be one of the biggest shockers of WrestleMania weekend.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The season's first trailer dropped on April 15, offering a look at the uncertain state of Carrie and Aidan's relationship following that season 2 finale shocker — not to mention our first glimpses at the season's litany of new guest stars.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2025
Is the bigger shocker of the episode when Alfie's father shows up at Matty's front door?
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Well, that would be one of the biggest shockers of WrestleMania weekend.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The season's first trailer dropped on April 15, offering a look at the uncertain state of Carrie and Aidan's relationship following that season 2 finale shocker — not to mention our first glimpses at the season's litany of new guest stars.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Shocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shocker. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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