- a person who masturbates
- a person variously regarded as contemptible, ineffectual, etc.
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wanker
noun
Chiefly British Vulgar Slang- A person, especially a man, who masturbates.
- A foolish or detestable person.
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Noun
(plural wankers)
- (obscene, vulgar) A person who wanks.
- (UK, Australia, New Zealand, slang, pejorative, vulgar) An idiot, a stupid, annoying or ineffectual person.
- (UK, Australia, New Zealand, slang, pejorative, vulgar) Someone who shows off too much, a poser or poseur; someone who is overly self-satisfied.
- (UK, Australia, New Zealand, slang, humorous, vulgar) A very informal address used between friends.
Usage notes
- Used mainly of males.
Origin
From wank +"Ž -er.
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