walker
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Expressing scornful rejection or disbelief.
Register: archaic, slang
Examples
“Do you know the Poulterer’s, in the next street but one, at the corner?” Scrooge inquired.
“I should hope I did,” replied the lad.
“An intelligent boy!” said Scrooge. “A remarkable boy! Do you know whether they’ve sold the prize Turkey that was hanging up there?—Not the little prize Turkey: the big
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “walker” mean?
Expressing scornful rejection or disbelief.
Is “walker” formal or informal?
walker is generally archaic, slang.
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