shocking UK /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/US /ˈʃɑkɪŋ/adjective 3noun 1forms 4 adjective3 •very surprising in a way that upsets people •Unusually obscene or lewd. •(informal) Extremely bad.What a shocking calamity! noun1 •The application of an electric shock.We terrorize millions of vulnerable and defenseless animals daily with painful shockings, beatings, brandings, […] — 2005 formsshockings · more shocking · most shocking · shockingest