CORKER Definition & Meaning

corker

[ kawr-ker ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a person or thing that corks.
Informal. something that closes a discussion or settles a question.
Informal. someone or something that is astonishing or excellent.

corker

/ ˈ��ɔː��ə /

noun

slang.
1. something or somebody striking or outstanding
  that was a corker of a joke
2. an irrefutable remark that puts an end to discussion
a person or machine that inserts corks

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of corker¹

First recorded in 1715–25; cork + -er ¹; corker defs 2, 3 of unclear relation to corker def 1 and perhaps of distinct origin

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It kicks off with a corker of a line — “Cheerful, grinning people, can’t stand ’em!” — and goes on to scorch everything on the block, from dogs in sweaters to baby clothes with pockets.

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It is going to be a corker of a tie, but City boss Pep Guardiola always goes strong in the FA Cup and, with no Son, that gives the holders the edge.

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Shannon’s father’s deathbed sequence is an especial corker.

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Wall Street has had a corker of a year, with the S&P 500 index up around 27%, with mega-tech companies driving gains.

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I’m both anxious and excited for people to see it, because it’s an absolute corker of an ending.

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