Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Excellent, very good: Used informally to describe something of exceptionally high quality or that is very impressive or enjoyable.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • That was a corking performance by the orchestra.
  • We had a corking time at the beach yesterday.
  • He told a corking good story that had everyone laughing.

Advanced Usage

• "corking good": An emphatic phrase meaning exceptionally good.
  • She makes a corking good apple pie.
• Used as an intensifier before another adjective (like "good") to add emphasis, though this usage is now somewhat dated.

Variants and Related Words

• Corker (noun): An excellent or remarkable person or thing.
  • That goal was an absolute corker!

Synonyms

• Excellent
• Splendid
• Superb
• Smashing (informal, similar in register)
• Bully (archaic informal)

Notes on Usage

• Register: The word "corking" is informal and somewhat old-fashioned. It conveys a sense of hearty, enthusiastic approval.
• Context: It is typically used in positive exclamations or descriptions to express strong admiration or enjoyment.

Adjective

1. very good
   • he did a bully job
   • a neat sports car
   • had a great time at the party
   • you look simply smashing