Meaning & use
Floorer
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Something, such as a remark, blow, or piece of news, that completely surprises, shocks, or defeats someone; also a person who installs flooring.
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His resignation letter was a real floorer for the whole department.
The contractor hired a skilled floorer to lay the new hardwood.
A note on using this word
In the informal sense of a stunning blow or remark, 'floorer' evokes being knocked to the floor, as in a boxing match.
Words with a similar meaning
shockerbombshell
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A tradesperson who installs floor coverings such as tile, wood, or carpet.
The floorer finished laying the oak planks in a single afternoon.
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