wanker

[ wang-ker ]

/ ˈwæŋ kər /

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noun Chiefly British and Australian Slang: Vulgar.

a contemptible person; jerk.

a male masturbator.

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Origin of wanker

First recorded in 1945–50

Words nearby wanker

waning moon, wanion, wank, Wankel, Wankel engine, wanker, Wankie, wanksta, wanky, wanna, wannabe

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How to use wanker in a sentence

If you grew up on his fairy tales, it might surprise you to learn that the author was a wanker.
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In the year 1587, it is stated that for immoral conduct, John Wanker's wife and widow Parker were both carted.
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British Dictionary definitions for wanker

wanker

/ (ˈwæŋkə) /

noun slang

a person who wanks; masturbator

a worthless fellow

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