knocker

noun

knock·​er ˈnä-kər 

1

: one that knocks: such as

a

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

b

: a persistently pessimistic critic

2

often vulgar : breast

—usually used in plural

Synonyms

• carper
• castigator
• caviler
• caviller
• censurer
• critic
• criticizer
• disparager
• faultfinder
• hypercritic
• niggler
• nitpicker

Examples of knocker in a Sentence

the secretary of defense needs supporters, not knockers, to get through this crisis

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing knocker

• apple-knocker
• door knocker

Kids Definition

knocker

noun

knock·​er ˈnäk-ər 

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