Clanker

A slur that refers to AI or robots that originates from star wars

Daughter: hey dad, this is my boyfriend, X-100
Father: no daughter of mine is dating a damn clanker.

by Nopersonalorsmthidk July 12, 2025

Clanker

A clanker is a derogatory term for a robot, android, or other artificial intelligence. The term originated from Star Wars, but has recently expanded to a general term because of the rise of AI. Typically paired with another term like "wireback" or "oil guzzler". Not to be confused with clanka, which is the non-derogatory version of the word.

Me: "I WILL NOT ALLOW MY DAUGHTER TO MARRY A CLANKER!"
Daughter: "Dad, it's 2050! Robots are normal now!"
Me: "BLOOD IS THICKER THAN OIL!"

by moscowmoscow39 July 18, 2025

Clanker

Used in a derogatory manner towards robots or other forms of artificial intelligence

Get out of here Clanker!

by Stangab4173 July 19, 2025

Clanker

A derogatory term used against any digital artificial intelligence, and people who use AI excessively.

1: Your just a Clanker you have no soul.
2: Look at that AI art! What a Clanker.

by LighterFluidButane July 25, 2025

Clanker

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.

if I go to a theater and see a fucking clanker trying to serve me popcorn I’m leaving immediately

by Tersoar's a bitch July 26, 2025

Clanker

A non-human being thats associated with AI or robots in general.

Daughter: Dad this my boyfriend, Neon Vortex!

Dad: Is that a dirty clanker?!

Daughter: Dad you can’t say the C word!

Dad: No daughter of mine will be dating a dirty clanker! Tell that soda can to gtfo!

by CurrentInTar July 26, 2025

Clanker

A racial slur towards robots, AI, and droids to be used in a derogatory way.

J: You dumbass clanker.
Droid: Beep boop.

by Weengushk July 27, 2025