noun
langer
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Langer (noun) means (Irish slang, informal) A foolish, annoying, or contemptible person, usually a man. Example: “Stop being such a langer and just apologize.”
noun
1
(Irish slang, informal) A foolish, annoying, or contemptible person, usually a man.
"Stop being such a langer and just apologize."
2
(Irish slang, vulgar) A crude term for the penis.
"[vulgar slang — omitted from example]"
How to use langer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal, mildly rude Irish insult for an idiot or nuisance.
Memory tip
Strongly regional (Cork, Ireland) and very informal — avoid in formal writing.
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Etymology
Origin disputed — theories link it to langur monkeys (via an Irish army regiment once stationed in India), to the word "languor," or to older Irish dialect words for a long, slender fish.
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What does “langer” mean?
The word “langer” means (Irish slang, informal) A foolish, annoying, or contemptible person, usually a man. In plain terms, an informal, mildly rude Irish insult for an idiot or nuisance.
How do you pronounce “langer”?
“Langer” is pronounced LANG (/ˈlæŋɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “langer” in a sentence?
Here is “langer” used in a sentence: “Stop being such a langer and just apologize.”
What part of speech is “langer”?
“Langer” is a noun.
Where does the word “langer” come from?
The word “langer” comes from Irish. Origin disputed — theories link it to langur monkeys (via an Irish army regiment once stationed in India), to the word "languor," or to older Irish dialect words for a long, slender fish.
How many meanings does “langer” have?
“Langer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (Irish slang, informal) A foolish, annoying, or contemptible person, usually a man.
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