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Noun to describe a person of an urban subculture in the Republic of Ireland, more so males. Characterized by but not limited to involvement in petty crime, anti-social behavior and certain fashion trends such as wearing excessive gold jewelry, wearing Burberry branded clothing and wearing sports type clothing. Was used predominantly in the cities of Cork and Dublin. Usage of the term has died out but not completely. Similar in meaning to the more popular and British originated term chav but the whacker type person could be considered more 'street'. Etymology unknown and Origin unknown, most likely late twentieth century
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