Clanker

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.

"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!"

by Kevidacherry July 28, 2025

Dirty clanker

Derogatory name for a older droid; typically used by newer droids.

"this is how you cut a droid cake"
"Shut your dirty clanker ass up"

by seththesavagekid July 11, 2025

Clanker spanker

Someone who is romantically attracted to clankers or other mechanical things.

I know you like Star Wars, but why do you have to be a clanker spanker?

by SpeedyDrums October 3, 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 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 Dick

A vape.

"Jimbos always sucking on clanker dick nowadays instead of getting lung cancer like REAL MEN!"

by Seacole August 24, 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