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. This is the term used for a older and rusty droid. The term clanker is commonly used amongst new age droids as a insult to older droids. "Clankers" often contain rusty components that are loud and can make "clanking" or "clunking sounds".
by seththesavagekid July 11, 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. 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!
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
Get the Clankermug. A Memeable Slur, used to refer to Artficial Intelligence/Robots, orginally from Star wars fandom for the droids and used like the n-word for robots in current times
by TheRealDamil2010 August 5, 2025
Get the Clankermug. A pejorative term used against AI bots and other software used because HR is too lazy to hire competent employees
I swear to god, if I have a fucking clanker answer the phone and tell me my 1-year warranty is expired when I bought that vacuum a month ago, I'm going to lose it.
by c0ca1n3c0wb0ys July 29, 2025
Get the Clankermug. by Weengushk July 27, 2025
Get the Clankermug.