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shocker

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɒkə/
Definition of shocker

noun

informal
  • 1something that shocks, especially through being unacceptable or sensational:the play’s penultimate sequence is a shocker
  • a person who behaves badly or acts in a sensational manner:I was a shocker when I was younger
  • 2British a shock absorber: incorrect loading results in overloaded tyres and shockers

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