Clanker
slang, derogatory (in-game)
A clanker is a mildly insulting nickname used by World of Warcraft players to describe mechagnomes — the part-robot, part-gnome race introduced in patch 8.3. The term clanker (or clanka, plural: clankas) comes from the metallic clanking noise they make while walking, thanks to their mechanical limbs and gadgets.
Often used in PvP trash talk or casual RP, calling someone a clanker implies they’re more tin than gnome — squeaky, awkward, and probably about to overheat. Not truly offensive, but mechagnome mains may still act like you've voided their warranty.
slang, derogatory (in-game)
A clanker is a mildly insulting nickname used by World of Warcraft players to describe mechagnomes — the part-robot, part-gnome race introduced in patch 8.3. The term clanker (or clanka, plural: clankas) comes from the metallic clanking noise they make while walking, thanks to their mechanical limbs and gadgets.
Often used in PvP trash talk or casual RP, calling someone a clanker implies they’re more tin than gnome — squeaky, awkward, and probably about to overheat. Not truly offensive, but mechagnome mains may still act like you've voided their warranty.
"Ugh, our healer's a clanka. Hope he doesn’t lag mid-fight when his WiFi syncs with his bolts."
"Did you hear that creaking noise? Yeah, another clanker trying to sneak past the Horde camp."
"No daughter of mine will ever marry a CLANKER!"
"Did you hear that creaking noise? Yeah, another clanker trying to sneak past the Horde camp."
"No daughter of mine will ever marry a CLANKER!"
by Kevidacherry July 28, 2025
Get the Clanker mug.by seththesavagekid July 11, 2025
Get the Dirty clanker mug.by SpeedyDrums October 3, 2025
Get the Clanker spanker mug.(Singular; Clanker) Is a derogatory racial slur towards those of robotic ethnicity. They prefer to be called Engineered Americans.
"The crime rate in our city has gone up since the new law passed."
"Yeah, dude. These Clankers are nuts.
"Yeah, dude. These Clankers are nuts.
by The.T.Man August 3, 2025
Get the Clankers mug.Clankers is two words, clan wankers. In online gaming they tend to group up and target the disorganized, but primarily the solo players, they then brag about their pvp skills. They tell others that they can group up, but when faced with another group, bail. They are generally sweatys and when they say 'gg' they actually mean 'lol loser', they are mostly what people would call, Toxic.
Not to be confused with actual clanners, who clan up to enjoy fights with other clans.
Not to be confused with actual clanners, who clan up to enjoy fights with other clans.
Guy 1: Is this game good for solo players?
Guy 2: Na, its infested by clankers, you'll be mobbed and then shat on if they catch you.
Guy 2: Na, its infested by clankers, you'll be mobbed and then shat on if they catch you.
by Nayakan June 5, 2022
Get the Clankers mug.by Weengushk July 27, 2025
Get the Clanker mug.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 Clanker mug.