Whacker: meaning, definitions and examples

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whacker

 

[หˆhwรฆkษ™r ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

informal usage

A 'whacker' is a slang term that can refer to someone who engages in a particular activity vigorously or with enthusiasm. It can also describe a tool or device that is designed to hit or strike something. In some contexts, it may refer to a person who is seen as clumsy or foolish. The term is often used in a lighthearted or humorous manner.

Synonyms

enthusiast, fool, hit, striker.

Examples of usage

  • He's a real whacker on the soccer field.
  • She used a garden whacker to clear the weeds.
  • That guy is just a whacker; he always makes silly jokes.
  • I saw a whacker at the hardware store yesterday.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The term 'whacker' likely comes from the verb 'whack', meaning to strike or hit forcefully.
  • In American slang, it often describes someone who is overly enthusiastic about something.
  • The suffix '-er' is commonly used in English to denote a person who performs a specific action, creating playful or informal words.

Pop Culture

  • In movies and TV shows, characters labeled as 'whackers' are often depicted as comical, over-the-top figures eager to prove their strength.
  • The animated series 'The Looney Tunes' featured a character known as 'Elmer Fudd', who humorously hunts animals and could be seen as a 'whacker' by nature.

Science

  • In mechanics, a 'whacker' can refer to machines like plate compactors, which strike the ground to compress it.
  • The concept of force in physics aligns with the action of hitting something, which relates to how a whacker operates in both literal and figurative terms.

Literature

  • In various stories, the character archetype of the 'whacker' is often used to illustrate tough, action-oriented personalities faced with challenges.
  • The use of 'whack' and its derivatives in poetic form can evoke strong imagery, making a reader visualize impactful moments vividly.

Psychology

  • Behaviorally, individuals identified as 'whackers' might exhibit impulsive actions, often linked to risk-taking personality traits.
  • In humor studies, the exaggeration conveyed in the term 'whacker' can serve as a tool for comedic relief in narratives.

Translations

Translations of the word "whacker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น batedor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlรคger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pukulan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uderzacz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฉใไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frappeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpeador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vurucu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋•Œ๋ฆฌ๋Š” ์‚ฌ๋žŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุถุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบdernรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบdernรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๅ‡ป่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ udarec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถggari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา›า›ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vurucu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpeador

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,539, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.