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British slang
A contemptible or foolish person (vulgar).
Safe to use?
Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Tone
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Region
UK
Formality
Informal.
wanker means A contemptible or foolish person (vulgar). It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"wanker" means A contemptible or foolish person (vulgar). In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Use it in casual contexts where the listener already understands the tone around the term.
"People use "wanker" to mean a contemptible or foolish person (vulgar)."
"I saw "wanker" in a message and checked the context before using it."
"That sounds like "wanker" if everyone in the conversation understands the tone."
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Sensitive: offensive
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UK English (Slang, vulgar)
Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
This entry is best understood as British slang. Usage can still vary by speaker and context.
Use caution. Slang can sound too casual or forced in professional settings unless the workplace tone is relaxed.
"numpty" is related, but the tone and exact meaning may differ. Compare the example sentences before swapping one for the other.
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