Corker

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːrkər/

Definitions of corker

noun a decisive or outstanding event or outcome

Example Sentences

A1 I found a corker of a deal at the supermarket.

A2 The party last night was a real corker - everyone had a great time.

B1 The new movie that just came out is a real corker, I highly recommend it.

B2 She told me a corker of a joke that had me laughing for hours.

C1 The author's latest novel is a corker, receiving rave reviews from critics.

C2 The chef prepared a corker of a meal that left everyone at the table speechless.

Examples of corker in a Sentence

formal The new policy proposal was a real corker, receiving praise from all stakeholders.

informal That movie was a corker, I couldn't stop laughing the whole time.

slang She's a real corker, always knows how to have a good time.

figurative The final match of the tournament was a real corker, with both teams giving it their all.

Grammatical Forms of corker

• past tense: corked
• plural: corkers
• comparative: more corker
• superlative: most corker
• present tense: cork
• future tense: will cork
• perfect tense: have corked
• continuous tense: is corking
• singular: corker
• positive degree: corker
• infinitive: to cork
• gerund: corking
• participle: corked

Origin and Evolution of corker

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'corker' is believed to have originated from the practice of sealing bottles with cork stoppers.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a person or thing that excels or surpasses others, the term 'corker' has evolved to also describe something that is particularly striking, surprising, or impressive.