as in gangbuster
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Recent Examples of socko
The number is a socko blend of seduction, release and control.
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Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2022
Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socko
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With the market tanking and worry exploding all around, affordable escapism soon will be having a boffo moment at the Broadway box office.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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But there was a time in Hollywood, long ago, when campus unrest actually was considered boffo, greenlight-worthy material.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 June 2024
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The legislation comes amid the latest spurt of runaway production as other states ramp up their film and TV tax incentives programs in an effort to lure production away from California.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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The significant refurbishment on New Bond reflects the runaway success of the brand, which has been a major driver of Prada Group’s sales over the past few years.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
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“Socko.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socko. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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