shock — a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃɑːk/
Example Sentences
- Finding out that my math teacher used to be a rock star was quite a shock!
- The price of the coffee shocked me more than the caffeine did.
- It would shock you to know how many people are afraid of butterflies.
shock
NOUN[/ʃɑːk/]
a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
The block destroyed the clock - what a shock!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 16th-century French 'choc', meaning 'collision' or 'impact'. The term evolved to express sudden violent contact, likely imitating the sound of two objects colliding forcefully.
Breakdown
French 'choc' (collision, clash) + -k (phonetic intensifier) → 'shock' (sudden impact or violent collision).
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📝Examples
“Finding out that my math teacher used to be a rock star was quite a shock!”
“The price of the coffee shocked me more than the caffeine did.”
“It would shock you to know how many people are afraid of butterflies.”
“My grandmother's bright pink hair color shocked the whole family at dinner.”
“The economic shock affected businesses worldwide.”
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