shocker

/ˈʃɒkər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that causes shock or surprise

“The news of the sudden resignation was a major shocker for the whole team.”

2. verb

to cause shock or surprise

“The revelation shocked the audience when it was finally revealed.”

3. noun

a device for generating electric shocks

“The old hospital used a defibrillator as a medical shocker.”

4. noun

a person who shocks or surprises others

“He was a bit of a shocker at the party with his outrageous dance moves.”

Synonyms

  • stirrer
  • stunner

Antonyms

  • dud
  • nonstarter