corker
corker · corkers
One who puts corks into bottlesOne who puts corks into bottles.
/kɔː.kə(ɹ)/
» That was a corker of an idea.
Das war eine glänzende Idee.
Meaning
2 sensesOne who puts corks into bottles.
a machine that is used to put corks in bottles
(informal)A person or thing that is exceptional or remarkable.
(dated slang) a remarkable or excellent thing or person
Examples
1 sentencesThat was a corker of an idea.
deDas war eine glänzende Idee.
Origin
From cork + -er.From cork + -er.
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Forms
plural: corkersSynonyms
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