corker

cork·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kawr-ker]
- /ˈkɔr kər/
- /ˈkɔː.kər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-ker]
- /ˈkɔr kər/

Definitions of corker word

countable noun corker If you say that someone or something is a corker, you mean that they are very good. 3
noun corker something or somebody striking or outstanding 3
noun corker an irrefutable remark that puts an end to discussion 3
noun corker a person or machine that inserts corks 3
noun corker a worker or device that corks bottles 3
noun corker a remarkable person or thing 3

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Origin of corker

First appearance:

before 1715

One of the 49% newest English words

1715-25; cork + -er1; defs 2, 3 of unclear relation todef 1 and perhaps of distinct orig.

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Parts of speech for Corker

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Corker

corker popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for corker

noun corker

smasher — the act or an instance of smashing or shattering.

Just one Synonym for corker