clanker
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Meaning · English
Slur for robots, primarily used against generative artificial intelligence. Originated from Star Wars media.
Register: informalEra: 2020s
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
• Gen Z / internet register
Sources & notes
Adapted from Wikipedia “Glossary of 2020s slang” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30). US Gen Z / internet usage.
Common questions
What does “clanker” mean?
Slur for robots, primarily used against generative artificial intelligence. Originated from Star Wars media.
Is “clanker” formal or informal?
clanker is generally informal.