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/wang"keuhr/, Chiefly Brit. and Australian Slang (vulgar). n.1. a contemptible person; jerk.2. a male masturbator.[1945-50]
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Wanker — is a pejorative term of English origin, common in Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and British influenced territories like South Africa. It initially referred to one who masturbates but has since become a general insult. It is synonymous … Wikipedia
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wanker — 1940s, masturbator, British slang, from WANK (Cf. wank) to masturbate, of unknown origin. General sense of contemptible person is attested from 1972. Cf. sense evolution of JERK (Cf. jerk) (n.) … Etymology dictionary
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wanker — • an old English word that is a very common term of abuse. A wanker is an idiot or an unpleasant person. From 19th century Yorkshire dialect meaning idiot … Londonisms dictionary
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