Clanker

"Clanker" is a derogatory term used for robots or automated programs, particularly those driven by artificial intelligence (AI), and sometimes human-written code. The term rose to popularity on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, typically including images of characters with robotic characteristics (such as Cyborg from the DC universe, or Bot from the kid's show Team Umizoomi) with the text, "Would you call them a clanker?". The term seems to have been derived from "clank", which is an onomatopoeia for the sound of metal hitting something, and the "-er" suffix, meaning one who is/does. Thus, "clanker" essentially means "one who clanks".

Person 1: "I just subscribed to ChatGPT+ and bought a Roomba."
Person 2: "Ew, I hate those clankers."

by antytheprotogen September 25, 2025

Clanker

A new form of token generation that is created autonomously by AI

The best Clanker in the world is Pepe Clanker.

by mandegra000 December 15, 2024

Clanker jockey

Someone who rides a clanker, including but not limited to self driving cars, self driving shopping carts and lawnmowers

Yo look at that fucking clanker jockey over there, stupid fucking clanker

by Clankerjockey August 31, 2025

Clanker

Someone who uses AI for everything.

Just because there are em-dashes in my writing doesn't mean I'm a clanker you clanka'!

Man this tech bro is such a clanker...

by Kit Rat September 5, 2025

Clanker

Noun
A derogatory term for a busted ass, good for nothing robot.

Jason: “have you seen Tesla’s newest robo-assistant?!”

Scott: “oh please, that things a rereleased clanker.” *rolls eyes*

by Ufj1 August 9, 2025

Clanker

Impure fucking inhumans, who replace their pure flesh with useless metal

I HATE CLANKERS FUCK CLANKERS I DONT LIKE CLANKERS

by NeonPyxel May 7, 2025

Clanker

Scientific term for the Automatons in Helldivers 2.

Drop a 500KG on those damn clankers.

by schoolproject842 May 21, 2024