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knacker
· noun · irish
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knacker In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Originally 'knacker' meaning a horse-slaughterer (English, 1500s); applied as a slur to Travellers in 20th-century Ireland because of their historic role in the trade.
Variants
knackers
People Also Ask
What does knacker mean?
Knacker is a loaded Irish slur, originally aimed at Travellers and now used more broadly as a class insult.
Is knacker an offensive word?
Yes — it's a slur and a derogatory class insult, so it's considered offensive.
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