clanker

UK /ˈklæŋkəɹ/ US /ˈklæŋkəɹ/
noun 4

Definitions

noun

1

Something that makes a clanking noise.

Hurt him, hang him, Scrape-trencher, Stare-wearer, Wine-ſpiller, Mettle-clanker, Rogue by generation : Why dost heare Will?

Poor boys have got to study hard. Then they’ll get rich too—they’ll be doctors, and officers, and officials. I want to be a clanker—with a sword at my side and spurs on my boots—clank, clank!

2

A robot or artificial intelligence.

I got laid off 'cause they got them goddamn clankers taking our jobs.

Lousy clanker.

3

A person who uses automated technology or generative AI.

Education is getting overtaken by clankers.

4

A fib.

Stop telling clankers!

Have done with all thought of the fellow and of his clankers concerning his birth.

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