Wanker?

[suzecat]

What does this mean where you come from? Seen it used both by British friends as well as Aussie friends. Being an American, I do have a suspicion or two about what that word means, but before I ever use it, I'd like a heads up about what it means. Wouldn't want to call someone a dickhead (there is probably a rule about that!)

 

[fun4all]

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[BETAT]

I understand it to have two meanings depending what side of the pond you're on when using it.
For EUR/Aus, it's as you said in your last line. For US/CAD...well, let's say a gentleman wouldn't require a companion in order to fufill the requirements of a successful date.

 

[CWG-Promotions]

I wouldn't want to put the British meaning on here, check out Urban Dictionary it should give you the meaning from each country

 

[mathsboy1975]

It is used a lot here in the UK as a fairly low grade insult (although how low a grade would depend on how prudish you are). Take the "er" off the end and we also use it as a verb for what I shall tactfully describe as "the single person equivalent of an enjoyable activity best experienced in pairs".

Typically it is used as a kind of playful insult among friends - it is not regarded as overly offensive (but probably best not to shout it at total strangers - especially if they are bigger than your are).

 

[fun4all]

 

[vinylweatherman]

It is used a lot here in the UK as a fairly low grade insult (although how low a grade would depend on how prudish you are). Take the "er" off the end and we also use it as a verb for what I shall tactfully describe as "the single person equivalent of an enjoyable activity best experienced in pairs".

Typically it is used as a kind of playful insult among friends - it is not regarded as overly offensive (but probably best not to shout it at total strangers - especially if they are bigger than your are).

The exception is when driving, where both the verbalisation and hand gesture are commonplace (You can't outrun a car, no matter how big you are ) Risky in urban areas though, as traffic can dramatically change the odds!

 

[randomiam]

best explained

 

[suzecat]

OK, thanks. I understand the word now.

Those dudes with the head masks were real dickheads!

 

[randomiam]

yep

they where a "joke"band from Melbourne Australia all of them where school teachers
i got to see them live when i was about 14

 

[Kelly Jo]

...well, let's say a gentleman wouldn't require a companion in order to fufill the requirements of a successful date.

OMG! DYING HERE! *laughing and laughing Thank you so much for helping out with your amazingly tactful explanation. *still laughing and laughing

 

[KasinoKing]

This song by Ivor Biggun should explain everything you want to know about this word...

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