shocker

 
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɒkə/

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