wanker

[ wang-ker ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Chiefly British and Australian Slang: Vulgar.

wanker

/ ˈwæŋkə /

Origin of wanker¹

First recorded in 1945–50

If you grew up on his fairy tales, it might surprise you to learn that the author was a wanker.

From Ozy

In the year 1587, it is stated that for immoral conduct, John Wanker's wife and widow Parker were both carted.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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