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corking Definition

cork·ing (kôrkiŋ)

adjective, adverb, interjection

Informal very good or well; excellently

Etymology: < cork

corking Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • tune: Unfortunately, despite some corking sixties tunes, the sound doesn't do justice to the rest of the game.
  • song: Shows at this theater High Society A giddy blend of corking songs, fizzing one-liners and champagne-fuelled farce.

Modifying Another Word

  • absolutely: In the cost and control stage, John Stent has done an absolutely corking job.

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