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shocker

/ˈʃɒkər/ noun · British & US
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What does shocker mean?

noun

A person or thing that causes a sudden and often unpleasant surprise or shock. A baseball pitch that is thrown with a sudden, sharp motion, often to deceive the batter.

Example

"The plot twist was a real shocker at the end of the movie."

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