Definition

A person or thing that causes surprise, shock, or horror, often through unexpected or sensational actions or events.

Example

The movie was a real shocker, leaving the audience speechless at the end.

Conversation

Did you watch that new horror movie last night?

Yeah, it was a real shocker at the end!

I can't believe they went there with the plot twist.

Right? It totally caught me off guard!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Shocker** → The word is formed from "shock" (from Middle English *schokken*, meaning to jolt or strike) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). A shocker is something that causes a jolt or surprise, often in a dramatic or unexpected way.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'jolts' you unexpectedly — that's what a shocker does, it surprises or startles you.

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