A new term used by people who aren't happy about the growing presence of robots and artificial intelligence in daily life has emerged.
"Clankers," a term from Star Wars lore used by humans and clones to derogatively refer to robots, the term first appeared in the Star Wars franchise. During the Clone Wars, a conflict between the republic and separatists, the latter used an army of robots called droids. So the word "clanker" became a common derogatory term used by protagonists toward their robotic enemies. While its use began ironically, the growing adoption of automation in almost every facet of life has some people using the term more seriously.
"Clankers," a term from Star Wars lore used by humans and clones to derogatively refer to robots, the term first appeared in the Star Wars franchise. During the Clone Wars, a conflict between the republic and separatists, the latter used an army of robots called droids. So the word "clanker" became a common derogatory term used by protagonists toward their robotic enemies. While its use began ironically, the growing adoption of automation in almost every facet of life has some people using the term more seriously.
by Tersoar's a bitch July 26, 2025
Get the Clankermug. slang, derogatory
Pronunciation: /ˈklæŋ.kərˌwæŋ.kər/
1. A dismissive term for a person who habitually relies on AI (chatGPT or similar tools) for tasks, answers, or ideas, often to the point of being incapable of living without them.
2. More broadly, someone perceived as unable or unwilling to think independently, instead outsourcing all thought to an AI.
3. Autocorrect for the brain.
Usage note: Primarily humorous or mocking; may be offensive if used seriously. Please use with caution, the word is meant to encourage the use of independent thinking.
Pronunciation: /ˈklæŋ.kərˌwæŋ.kər/
1. A dismissive term for a person who habitually relies on AI (chatGPT or similar tools) for tasks, answers, or ideas, often to the point of being incapable of living without them.
2. More broadly, someone perceived as unable or unwilling to think independently, instead outsourcing all thought to an AI.
3. Autocorrect for the brain.
Usage note: Primarily humorous or mocking; may be offensive if used seriously. Please use with caution, the word is meant to encourage the use of independent thinking.
Example: “Bro's such a clanker wanker he asks chatgpt how to do the doo”
doo (slang): noun, informal term for taking a dump.
doo (slang): noun, informal term for taking a dump.
by Pican September 16, 2025
Get the Clanker Wankermug. by lobstersssss March 18, 2025
Get the Clankermug. A student who ditches their friends at their old school to Millbrook, a transfer to the big leagues. Usually shows up acting brand new, saying “Millbrook built different” after one week.
by RealPapayaPenetrator October 9, 2025
Get the Millbrook Clankermug. Shut up, clanker!
by BeanMaster_007 August 30, 2025
Get the Clankermug. 
by oldtug June 20, 2022
Get the anchor-clankermug.