bonkler
nounUK /ˈbɒŋklə/ · US /ˈbɒŋklɚ/
Etymology From Japanese ぼんくら (bonkura). Introduced to English by Azumanga Daioh. Possibly influenced by bonkers.
1
Rare A dimwit or fool.
- In any form or translation, Azumanga Daioh is a juggernaught title of the anime world, and if you haven't read it yet, you're a bonkler.2012, “ChibiAnime84's Azumanga Daioh (Manga) Review”, in MyAnimeList, archived from the original on 19 Dec 2022:
- Oh, we’ve also been slowly watching Azumanga Daioh whenever we’re in the mood, which is maybe why I’m feeling like such a Bonkler today?2012, “Outfit Post: 5/25/12 (23 of 30)”, in Reading in Skirts, archived from the original on 06 Oct 2013:
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Specifically A member of a group of idiots, especially a member of a Three Stooges type group of eccentrics.
- But nothing to worry, I’m just gonna replace something that is more exciting than a Ordet-produced Lucky Star spin-off. Oh yes, and these three [Hayate no Gotoku! characters] will be bonklers (or stooges) for life!2013, “Spring 2013: The rest of the field… 2nd Half!”, in The Anime Rambler – By Benigmatica, archived from the original on 19 Dec 2022:
- I guess even Potato-kun has his own positive qualities, but the show absolutely does not work for me. Frankly, I stopped caring whether these BOKUBEN bonklers manage to study or not.2019, “There are at least two shows this season about not being able to study”, in Karmaburn, archived from the original on 28 Nov 2020: