Definition of CLANKER

clanker

Plural: clankers

Noun

  • Something that makes a clanking noise.
  • A robot or artificial intelligence.
  • A person who uses automated technology.
  • A fib.

Examples

  • I got layed off 'cause they got them goddamn clankers taking our jobs.
  • Stop telling clankers!

Origin / Etymology

From clank + -er, onomatopoeic. The derogatory sense was coined by the video game Star Wars: Republic Commando in 2005 and popularized by the Star Wars fandom, especially online via the Reddit community r/prequelmemes when referring to droids of the Star Wars universe.

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