Search Dictionary
Definition of shocker

shocker

/ˈʃɑːk.ɚ/
shock · er
Plural:shockers
JUMP TO:

shocker Lexical Profile

shocker Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person, event, or thing that causes intense surprise, dismay, or outrage.

Example

"The sudden resignation of the chief executive was a real shocker for the entire board."

2

A sensational, melodramatic, or lurid novel, play, or film designed to thrill or horrify its audience.

Example

"During the late nineteenth century, commuters frequently bought cheap paperback shockers at railway bookstalls."

3

British An extremely poor, unpleasant, or disastrous performance, experience, or example of something.

Example

"The referee had an absolute shocker in the second half, missing several obvious fouls."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for shocker
Antonyms
View all antonyms for shocker

• Rhymes for shocker

• Nearby Words

shoal
shoalhaven
shock
shocker
shocking
shockingly
shocklike

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shocker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shocker
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.