Corking — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective or adverb adjective adverb verb /ˈkȯr-kiŋ/ cork·ing

Meaning & Definition of Corking

Corking (adjective or adverb)

  1. extremely fine —often used as an intensive especially before good

Corking (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. of the very best kind

    "they've done a really corking job on restoring that old house"

Corking (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to a great degree

    "the novel is a corking good read"

Corking (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in stoppering, bunging

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Corking

The most common words with a similar meaning to Corking:

Chiefly British: bonny, topping, wizard
Chiefly dialect: monstrous

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Corking

Words with the opposite meaning of Corking:

Near Antonyms of Corking

Origin & Etymology of Corking

First known use: 1895

Frequently Asked Questions about Corking

What does "Corking" mean?

"Corking" means extremely fine —often used as an intensive especially before good. As an an adjective or adverb, an adjective, an adverb and a verb, it is defined as: extremely fine —often used as an intensive especially before good. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Corking"?

Other words for "Corking" include A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip and blue-ribbon. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Corking" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Corking"?

There are 266 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Corking". Common alternatives include A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, blue-ribbon, boffo and bonny.

What is a slang word for "Corking"?

Slang words for "Corking" include boss, cool, dope, down, fantabulous and gone.

What is the opposite of "Corking"?

Antonyms of "Corking" include atrocious, awful, execrable, lousy, pathetic, poor, rotten and terrible. Near antonyms include bad, inferior, low-grade and substandard.

How do you use "Corking" in a sentence?

Examples of "Corking" in a sentence: "they've done a really corking job on restoring that old house"; "the novel is a corking good read".

Is "Corking" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Corking" can be used as an adjective or adverb, an adjective, an adverb and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Corking"?

"Corking" is pronounced /ˈkȯr-kiŋ/ and divided into syllables as cork·ing.