different between objectionable vs wanky

English

Etymology

objection +? -able

Pronunciation

Adjective

objectionable (comparative more objectionable, superlative most objectionable)

1. Arousing disapproval; worthy of objection; offensive.

   Before removing objectionable material, you'll have to decide what will offend people.

Usage notes

• Nouns to which "objectionable" is often applied: content, material, language.

Antonyms

• unobjectionable

Translations

English

Etymology

wank +? -y

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -æ?ki

Adjective

wanky (comparative wankier, superlative wankiest)

1. (Britain, Australia, New Zealand, slang, vulgar) Like a wanker; foolish or objectionable.
2. (Britain, slang, vulgar) Pretentious.
   • 1997 April, Jessica Hopper, L7: The Beauty Process: Triple Platinum, review, Spin, page 161,

     Donita Sparks?s patented “I'm still dead” vocals and wanky guitar often beg to be fast forwarded (“Drama” comes off like Helmet sans pretentious time signatures), but that?s your problem. L7 are perfectly happy to rock, dress like roadies, and fall off bar stools with glee-filled abandon.
3. (fandom slang) Involving or relating to fanwank.

Anagrams

• N'Yawk