knocker

/'nɔkə/

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Word: Knocker

Part of Speech: Noun

Summary:

In summary, a "knocker" can refer to the device on a door used for getting attention, a person who criticizes, or even a boastful individual.

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Noun

1. a device (usually metal and ornamental) attached by a hinge to a door
2. either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman
3. one who disparages or belittles the worth of something
4. a person who knocks (as seeking to gain admittance)
   • open the door and see who the knocker is
5. (Yiddish) a big shot who knows it and acts that way; a boastful immoderate person

Synonyms

• doorknocker
• rapper
• breast
• bosom
• boob
• tit
• titty
• detractor
• disparager
• depreciator