Word of the Day: Apple-Knocker

[Ruthanne]

definition:
informal an ignorant or unsophisticated person

 

[Ruthanne]

Many kids seem to be apple-knockers these days when it comes to the covid rules.

 

[ohioboy]

I thought it was about one apple knockin up another.

 

[RnR]

Interesting word, thanks Ruthanne. Think I've met a few LOL.

 

[ohioboy]

In the movie "The night of the grizzly" (1966 ?) a dude calls Clint Walker an "Apple-knocker"

 

[horseless carriage]

You can keep your apple-knockers, I prefer a nice pair.

 

[hollydolly]

We have apple-knockers who have lived here in the village all their lives, and have never even visited London, just 20 miles away.... and don't want to..

 

[Pappy]

 

[Dana]

This is a new word for me but here goes:

Ever since the family of apple-knockers moved into town, the peaceful atmosphere has been shattered.

 

[Aunt Marg]

I don't want to know what went on this change-room!

Anyone that comes up with the name "Cinderella" for a men's basketball team is a real apple-knocker!

 

[jujube]

Better to have apple-knockers around than to have the tommy-knockers show up.....

 

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[RubyK]