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corker1837, slang, something that "settles" a debate, discussion, conflict, etc.; hence "something astonishing" (1880s). Probably an agent noun from cork (v.) on the notion is of putting [..]
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corkerNoun. An excellent thing or person.
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corker(n) (dated slang) a remarkable or excellent thing or person(n) a machine that is used to put corks in bottles
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corkersomething excellent. A good stroke in cricket might be described as a 'corker of a shot' Corroboree :
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corker, sb. a large pin; anything large — a large fish, for instance.
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