Wanky

adj, slang

adj, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Like a wanker; foolish or objectionable. Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, slang, vulgar

    "I do feel like a bit of a jealous wanky idiot."

  2. 2
    Pretentious. Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, slang, vulgar

    "Must always have a worse time than me at parties. Must hate parties, students, arty wankers, wanky art students, parties with wanky art students."

  3. 3
    Involving or relating to fanwank. slang

Example

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"I do feel like a bit of a jealous wanky idiot."

Etymology

From wank + -y.

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