Whacker: meaning, definitions and examples

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whacker

 

[ หˆhwรฆkษ™r ]

Noun
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.

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

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.