Definition of «wanky»
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"Wanky" is a colloquial British English term used to describe something that is of poor quality, unreliable, or functioning in a clumsy and annoying way. In the context of technology or gaming, it refers to controls, mechanics, or interfaces that feel "off," unintuitive, or physically difficult to operate. The term suggests a level of incompetence in design that leads to a frustrating user experience. It is informal and carries a dismissive, negative emotional tone toward the object being described.
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> First off, the controls are wanky as hell and I can't aim.
> The UI is so wanky that I can't even find the settings menu.
> I stopped using that app because the scrolling felt really wanky and slow.
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