Whacker: meaning, definitions and examples
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whacker
[ หhwรฆkษr ]
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "whacker" in other languages:
๐ต๐น batedor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Schlรคger
๐ฎ๐ฉ pukulan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ uderzacz
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฉใไบบ
๐ซ๐ท frappeur
๐ช๐ธ golpeador
๐น๐ท vurucu
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฆฌ๋ ์ฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุถุฑุจ
๐จ๐ฟ รบdernรญk
๐ธ๐ฐ รบdernรญk
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅป่
๐ธ๐ฎ udarec
๐ฎ๐ธ hรถggari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพาาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ vurucu
๐ฒ๐ฝ golpeador
Etymology
The term 'whacker' comes from the verb 'to whack', which means to strike or hit something with force. The roots of 'whack' can be traced back to the early 19th century, possibly originating from the word 'whacko' or from regional dialects in the United States and British English. Over time, 'whacker' evolved into an informal noun used in various contexts, including sports and activities, to describe an enthusiastic participant or a tool that performs the action of striking. As language evolves, slang terms like 'whacker' are influenced by cultural trends, often carrying connotations of playfulness and humor.
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.
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