wanker

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Someone who wanks; masturbates.

Register: slang, vulgar

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A term of abuse. — An idiot, a stupid person.

Register: derogatory, slang, vulgar

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A term of abuse. — An annoying person.

Register: derogatory, slang, vulgar

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “wanker” mean?

Someone who wanks; masturbates.

Is “wanker” formal or informal?

wanker is generally slang, vulgar.