Wacker: meaning, definitions and examples
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wacker
[ หwรฆkษr ]
slang term
A 'wacker' is a slang term often used in various contexts to refer to someone who is perceived as a fool or someone lacking intelligence in a specific environment. It may frequently be seen in informal conversations or discussions amongst friends. The term can also imply someone who is showy or trying too hard to impress others, especially in a superficial manner. Although its usage can vary depending on the region or community, it usually carries a derogatory tone.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Don't be such a wacker at the party.
- Heโs such a wacker for laughing at his own jokes.
- I can't believe he wore that; what a wacker!
- She acted like a wacker trying to get attention.
Translations
Translations of the word "wacker" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vibrante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเฅเคธเคพเคนเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช lebhaft
๐ฎ๐ฉ ceria
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐะดัะพัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wesoลy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆดป็บใช
๐ซ๐ท vif
๐ช๐ธ animado
๐น๐ท canlฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๊ธฐ์ฐฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุจุชูุฌ
๐จ๐ฟ ลพivรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลพivรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆดปๆณผ็
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพivahen
๐ฎ๐ธ lifandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะฝะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแชแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ canlฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ animado
Etymology
The term 'wacker' originated in the early to mid-20th century and has evolved in its meanings over time. It is believed to have first emerged in American English, potentially deriving from earlier slang expressions. The background of the word suggests connections to various English dialects, where it was sometimes used to describe someone who is considered to be not very bright or who makes silly mistakes. Its usage in different geographical areas has led to diverse interpretations and connotations, making it particularly popular within certain subcultures and communities. Over the years, 'wacker' has maintained its informal and playful tone but can be used in a more disparaging sense depending on the context.