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shocking

The correct spelling is shocking.

How to pronounce shocking

/ˈʃɒkɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

Say it like: Sho-kin-g

The correct spelling is shocking. To cause to be emotionally shocked, to cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset. For example: "The disaster shocked the world."

Usage Examples

The disaster shocked the world.

to shock rye

What a shocking calamity!

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To cause to be emotionally shocked, to cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset.
  2. 2.To give an electric shock to.
  3. 3.To meet with a shock; to collide in a violent encounter.
  4. 4.To collect, or make up, into a shock or shocks; to stook.

noun

  1. 1.The application of an electric shock.

adjective

  1. 1.Inspiring shock; startling.
  2. 2.Unusually obscene or lewd.
  3. 3.Extremely bad.

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