adj, noun, verb, slang ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The formation of white, cork-like striations on a jalapeño pepper. uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of cork form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   splendid, enjoyable, bang-up informal

   "a wonderful all around ballplayer and a corking fine fellow"

Adjective

1. 1
   excellent wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

badbang upbang-upbossbullycool

Example

More examples

"a wonderful all around ballplayer and a corking fine fellow"

Related phrases

bang up

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