You are referred to as “Wanksta” but don’t know what that means? We explain the term and give examples.
We explain the term “Wanksta”. (Source: DmitriyAnaniev /depositphotos.com)
That means Wanksta: Combination of “Wannabe” and “Gangster”
“Wanksta” isn’t just a song by US rapper 50 Cent on his hit album Get Rich or Die Tryin, it’s also an acronym or slang term often used in hip-hop culture.
It is a combination of the words “wannabe” (wannabe) and “gangster” and means that someone pretends to be a gangster or a member of a street culture, but is in fact not authentic and is only acting like it to get attention or gain respect.
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How to recognize a Wanksta
A Wanksta can basically be a person who dresses and talks like a gangster but actually has no experience of life on the streets. In the 50 Cent song of the same name, the rapper specifically addresses the people who pretend to be something they are not. For example, he talks about hustlers who aren’t real or behave rather whack.
Another example of a wankster can be someone who shows a tough attitude by using aggressive or abusive language, but only puts up a facade in real life.
That being said, it’s important to emphasize that the term Wanksta is often perceived as derogatory and offensive and should not be used to describe or categorize people.
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