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knocker

noun knock·er \ˈnä-kər\

Definition of KNOCKER

: one that knocks: as

a : a metal ring, bar, or hammer hinged to a door for use in knocking

b : a persistently pessimistic critic

often vulgar : breast —usually used in plural

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14th century

Synonyms: carper, castigator, caviler (or caviller), censurer, criticizer, disparager, faultfinder, hypercritic, critic, niggler, nitpicker

KNOCKER Defined for Kids

noun knock·er \ˈnä-kər\

: a device made like a hinge and fastened to a door for use in knocking

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