SHOCKING
/ˈʃɒkɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of SHOCKING
To cause to be emotionally shocked, to cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset.
"The disaster shocked the world."
To give an electric shock to.
To meet with a shock; to collide in a violent encounter.
To collect, or make up, into a shock or shocks; to stook.
"to shock rye"
The application of an electric shock.
Inspiring shock; startling.
Unusually obscene or lewd.
Extremely bad.
"What a shocking calamity!"
Examples of SHOCKING in a Sentence
- "The disaster shocked the world."
- "to shock rye"
- "What a shocking calamity!"
Word Details
Is SHOCKING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHOCKING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SHOCKING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SHOCKING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | o | c | k | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHOCKING
100 words from the letters in SHOCKING
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How to Use SHOCKING in Word Games
SHOCKING is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHOCKING to find 100 additional valid words.