Corkers

/ˈkɔːrkərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of corker; multiple remarkable, excellent, or impressive things or people.

Etymology

Pluralization of 'corker' by adding '-s', following standard English morphology. Used colloquially from the early 20th century onward.

Kelly Says

Comparing 'corkers' (plural of something amazing) to 'corke' (old spelling) shows how English vocabulary layers itself—the old words become historical artifacts while the slang becomes standard.

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