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by katespana on November 19th, 2009
Whilst wanker literally means masturbator it is a casual insult intended to mean that the person is simply a waste of time, pathetic, ineffectual etc., It's become so 'normal' it's no longer considered too rude even for kids to say - and unfortunately lots of them do!
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I tend to agree. It's not exactly a common term here in Canada but when it is used it's not exactly meant as an insult since it's employed within a circle of pals more often than not.
by scubabob on November 19th, 2009
Yes, I agree. Or it's used by a male who feels disparaging towards another male, usually because that one is seen as 'unmanly' in some way, e.g he's untrustworthy, unreliable or lazy etc.,
by katespana on November 20th, 2009
Nah..we have better words for that :)
Wanker is sort of knockdown endearment here not used in a war of words.
by scubabob on November 20th, 2009