Definition of "wanky" in English

adjective

1. (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang, vulgar) Like a wanker; foolish or objectionable.

2. (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang, vulgar) Pretentious.

   • 1997 April, Jessica Hopper, L7: The Beauty Process: Triple Platinum, review, Spin, page 161, Donita Sparks′s patented “I'm still dead” vocals and wanky guitar often beg to be fast forwarded (“Drama” comes off like Helmet sans pretentious time signatures), but that′s your problem. L7 are perfectly happy to rock, dress like roadies, and fall off bar stools with glee-filled abandon.

3. (fandom slang) Involving or relating to fanwank.