- a worker or device that corks bottles
- Slang
- a remarkable person or thing
- an argument, statement, etc. that appears conclusive
- a preposterous lie
Origin of corker
slang senses from cork in sense “stopper”corker
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corker
noun
- One that corks bottles, for example.
- Slang A remarkable or astounding person or thing.
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Noun
(plural corkers)
- One who puts corks into bottles.
- (informal) A person or thing that is exceptional or remarkable.
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