It really only sounds OK when Brits and Aussies say it.
2006-07-13 00:06:23 · 9 answers · asked by superspongeseven 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
It's probably only the people in this country who listen to punk rock that use that term. Since lots of early punk came from England and New York, there was some cross-culture going on at that time.
I also agree, Americans shouldn't really use that term, it doesn't sound right without the accent. But you are a real tosser for bringing it up. Just kidding.
2006-07-13 00:12:08 · answer #1 · answered by Michael E 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
We did - darn it I didn't get the memo on that. Maybe I deleted it because the email ended up in my junk mail file and I deleted it. Darn it all. Well - anways - if an American wants to say the word "wanker' don't be such a hater and bash him or her for using it. How politically incorrect is that?????
2006-07-13 00:10:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you didn't know that is what we call Brits and Aussies lol Example: did you see that "wanker" from England.....
2006-07-13 00:15:14 · answer #3 · answered by SLICK77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started hearing it a few years ago. 50 cent piece started saying it and now all the wanna bee's are copying him. I call them "no cents". Why would you brag about how many times you have been shot. What a looser.
2006-07-13 00:11:24 · answer #4 · answered by dkwr14 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard it said by Americans, though everyone knows what it means.
2006-07-13 01:02:44 · answer #5 · answered by scubalady01 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When we discovered the Weebl and Bob animation shorts, and a love of PIE!!! (Mmm pie!)
2006-07-13 00:17:34 · answer #6 · answered by Maggie P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard an American use that word.
2006-07-13 00:08:04 · answer #7 · answered by DL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm 50 cent didn't say wanker
He said wangsta, meaning he was calling a person trying to be "gangsta" white
2006-07-13 11:07:50 · answer #8 · answered by Mateo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey! the irish use it quite well too! although "bleedin' muppet" is a better one i think.
2006-07-13 00:11:14 · answer #9 · answered by the man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋