What does OCKER mean?

ocker

Parts of Speech: noun, adjective

Definitions:

• (noun) a term used in Australia to describe a person who is uncultured or unsophisticated
• (adjective) relating to or characteristic of such a person or their behavior

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈɑkər/
• UK: /ˈɒkə/

Origin and Usage:

The term "ocker" is believed to have originated in Australia in the 1960s or 1970s. It is derived from the word "ockerism," which was used to describe the Australian accent and way of speaking. The term has since evolved to refer to a person who is considered uncultured or unsophisticated, often associated with working-class Australians.

Synonyms:

• uncultured
• unsophisticated
• unrefined
• crass
• vulgar

Related Words:

• crass
• flack
• shack
• slack
• smack

Example Sentences:

• The ocker accent is often associated with working-class Australians.
• He was criticized for his ocker behavior at the party.