Floorers

/ˈflɔːrərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of floorer; multiple things that shock or surprise, or multiple floor-laying workers.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'floorer' (floor + -er + -s). Can refer to multiple shocking revelations or multiple flooring specialists.

Kelly Says

In British mysteries and detective novels, characters constantly deliver 'floorers'—it's the Victorian way of saying plot twists before that phrase was invented!

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