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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD WANKSTA

From wannabe + gangsta phonetic rendering of gangster, also influenced by wanker.
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PRONUNCIATION OF WANKSTA

wanksta  [ˈwæŋkstə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WANKSTA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Wanksta is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WANKSTA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Wanksta

"Wanksta" is the second single from the 8 Mile soundtrack. Released in 2002, the single, performed by 50 Cent, produced by: John "J-Praize" Freeman, reached #13 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was first used on the mixtape No Mercy, No Fear, released in August 2002.

Definition of wanksta in the English dictionary

The definition of wanksta in the dictionary is a person who acts or dresses like a gangster but who is not involved in crime.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WANKSTA


ambidexter
ˌæmbɪˈdɛkstə
bankster
ˈbæŋkstə
Baxter
ˈbækstə
dexter
ˈdɛkstə
funkster
ˈfʌŋkstə
huckster
ˈhʌkstə
jokester
ˈdʒəʊkstə
linkster
ˈlɪŋkstə
oxter
ˈɒkstə
prankster
ˈpræŋkstə
slickster
ˈslɪkstə
texter
ˈtɛkstə
trickster
ˈtrɪkstə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WANKSTA

wanhope
Wanhsien
wanigan
waning
wanion
wank
Wankel engine
wanker
Wankie
wankle
wanky
wanly
wanna
wannabe
wannabee
Wanne-Eickel
wanned
wanner
wanness
wannest

WORDS THAT END LIKE WANKSTA

Aosta
Augusta
barista
basta
Batista
Boa Vista
Buena Vista
cesta
costa
cuesta
fashionista
festa
fiesta
gangsta
pasta
Rasta
siesta
testa
turista
vista

Synonyms and antonyms of wanksta in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «wanksta» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WANKSTA

Find out the translation of wanksta to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of wanksta from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «wanksta» in English.

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wanksta
1,325 millions of speakers

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wanksta
570 millions of speakers

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510 millions of speakers

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wanksta
380 millions of speakers
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wanksta
280 millions of speakers

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Wanksta
278 millions of speakers

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wanksta
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Wanksta
260 millions of speakers

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wanksta
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Wanksta
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wanksta
180 millions of speakers

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wanksta
130 millions of speakers

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wanksta
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wanksta
85 millions of speakers
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wanksta
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

wanksta
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वॅन्कस्टा
75 millions of speakers

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wanksta
70 millions of speakers

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Wanksta
65 millions of speakers

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Wanksta
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Wanksta
40 millions of speakers

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wanksta
30 millions of speakers
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wanksta
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

wanksta
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Wanksta
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

wanksta
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Trends of use of wanksta

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WANKSTA»

The term «wanksta» is regularly used and occupies the 67.816 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WANKSTA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about wanksta

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WANKSTA»

Discover the use of wanksta in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wanksta and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Hip Hop and Inequality
Wanksta feminism drives a hard bargain: it is fast and furious. At its apex, wanksta feminism wants women to have it all from a materialistic point of view. Many women of hip hop represent the wanksta-feminist generation; they do not settle for ...
Simona Hill and Dave Ramsaran
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Articles on 50 Cent Songs, Including: Wanksta, in Da Club, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Hephaestus Books, 2011
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Articles on Songs Written by 50 Cent, Including: Wanksta, in ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Hephaestus Books, 2011
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Urban Dictionary: Freshest Street Slang Defined
wanksta. A contraction of “wanker" and “gangsta," used pejoratively to label those who purport themselves to be gangstas but who are simply posing as such. I saw Baz wearing all his hling yesterday, and his most thuggin' gear; threatening to ...
Aaron Peckham, urbandictionary.com, 2012
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Billboard
He signed with Shady and re-emerged with "Wanksta," his single from the 8 Mile soundtrack. "I felt it was a good record," says the rapper, whose songs are published through Universal Music Publishing, ASCAP. "I recorded it a year ago,  ...
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Vibe
On "Wanksta," from 2002's 8 Mile soundtrack, 50 Cent pulls a few cards by spitting: "You said you a gangsta / But you never pop nothin' / You said you a wanksta and you need to stop f rontin'." See also Fat Joe's "J.O.S.E." from 2001's Jealous ...
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Billboard
50 Cent signed with Eminem's Shady imprint, which is aligned with Universal Music Group's Interscope label. Interscope began its campaign with the release last summer of the single "Wanksta" from the 8 Mile soundtrack. "I don't think anyone ...
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SPIN
"Wanksta," the hypnotic underground single 50 Cent released last year, can still be heard blasting out of every self-respecting pimp-mobile on the East Coast. In New York City proper, 50's upcoming debut album, Get Rich or Die Trying, is the  ...
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The Little Hiptionary: A Bangin' Pocket Reference for Kewl ...
How can you tell a ''blog'' from a ''bleg'' or a ''wanksta'' from a ''gangsta''?
Ruth Cullen
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Can't Hold Me Down
You said you a gansta but you neva popped nuttin' You said you a wanksta and you need to stop frontin' —50 Cent, “Wanksta” “You're doing much better today. I have your pain medicine,” the nurse said, injecting morphine into my IV. I wanted  ...
Lyah B. LeFlore, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WANKSTA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wanksta is used in the context of the following news items.
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50 Cent - Wanksta [New Song]
"Wanksta" was the track that put 50 Cent on the map. It initially appeared on 50's 2002 No Mercy, No Fear tape before getting shine via the 8 Mile soundtrack, ... «HotNewHipHop, Jul 15»
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50 Cent: Chris Brown helped me end feud
The 39-year-old Wanksta rapper, real name Curtis James Jackson III, found himself publicly feuding with the 38-year-old world champion boxer last year. «Music News, May 15»
3
Eminem Shares Free 66-Song 'Shady Classics' Mixtape
Eminem classics such as Girls, his version of 50 Cent's Wanksta, and D12's Git Up are all featured on the mixtape, alongside newer tracks such as Detroit Vs. «Music Feeds, Nov 14»
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Listen: Eminem, 50 Cent & More Featured on Mixtape Ahead of …
The Shady Classics mixtape, which you can listen to below, features both Eminem and 50 Cent's versions of "Wanksta,” D12's "Git Up,” and various skits and ... «Billboard, Nov 14»
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Eminem's Shady Records To Release 66-Track Mixtape
... “Hey Lady,” 50 Cent's “I Get Money (Remix),” and Eminem's version of “Wanksta.” There will be 66 songs on the mixtape totaling nearly three hours of music. «AllHipHop, Nov 14»
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Throwback Thursday Review: Get Rich Or Die Tryin' | 50 Cent
The 2002 album, released by Eminem's Shady Aftermath and Interscope, was made popular by the radio hit 'In Da Club' (and bonus track 'Wanksta') but ... «The Early Registration, Nov 14»
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50 Cent's "Wanksta" Almost Inspired Parody Song From Kat Dahlia
The Floridian musician divulged that the beat for what would become “Gangsta” reminded her of 50's “Wanksta,” but Dahlia says she ultimately ended up taking ... «HipHopDX, Oct 14»
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Eminem – 'Shady XV' [Album Tracklist]
The second disk is a greatest hits collection and features classic singles from the 2000s such as 'Lose Yourself', 50 Cent's 'In Da Club', 'P.I.M.P.', 'Wanksta', ... «Music and Lyrics, Oct 14»
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Coolio/Pornhub Record Deal A Hoax; Rapper Only Did A …
Although we can still hope for a Coolio/50 Cent collaboration for a track called "Wanksta's Paradise." Just saying. See More Coolio. Sponsored From Around the ... «Music Times, Jul 14»
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Wanksta: 50 Cent blames bad pitch on 'excessive masturbation'
The condition is sometimes known as “wanksta syndrome.” Cautioning others to “take it easy lol," 50 Cent is rumored to be the frontrunner in the search for a ... «Examiner.com, Jun 14»

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