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corker Definition

corker (kôrkər)

noun

  1. a worker or device that corks bottles
  2. Slang
    1. a remarkable person or thing
    2. an argument, statement, etc. that appears conclusive
    3. a preposterous lie

Etymology: slang senses < cork in sense “stopper”

corker Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • show: Don't miss this corker of a show " Roy Cooper ( Oxford Times ) " All the best ingredients of musical theater.
  • game: And, it has to be said, Chase HQ is an absolute corker of a game.

Converse of object

  • have: Up there alongside the previous two quoted examples we had corkers like: " Do you know what I love about suburbia?
  • produce: Andersen Press has produced some corkers this year too.
  • miss: Don't miss this corker of a show " Roy Cooper ( Oxford Times ) " All the best ingredients of musical theater.
  • find: From one of the world's most progressive wine producing countries we have found some corkers!

Adjective modifier

  • absolute: Anyhow, of the Micheal Nesmith penned tunes, we've a couple or three of absolute genuine corkers.
  • real: Tasmania: A real corker The fruits of the Tasmanian wine industry are now prized around the world.
  • plastic: Steve I have used a plastic plunger corker for over 20 years with my # 9 corks with no problem.

Noun used with modifier

  • hand: CUSTOMER FEEDBACK from those using hand corkers is that the 24mm corks are much more difficult than the 23mm corks.

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