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Definition of "one-percenter" [one-percenter]

  • A member of the top one percent of a population by wealth, ability, etc. (same as the ninety-ninth percentile). (noun)
  • An esoteric joke which is unlikely to be appreciated by a general audience. (noun)
  • One who seeks or is granted honor far greater than their perceived contribution would warrant. (noun)
  • One who wishes to be recognized for an idea without putting forth the "ninety-nine percent perspiration" needed to implement that idea. (noun)
  • An outlaw biker, such as a member of the Hells Angels motorcycle club. (noun)

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Use "one-percenter" in a sentence
  • "If the Macallan's 12-year-old is a Scotch for the 99%, here's a perfect gift for your favorite one-percenter."
  • "Milwaukee Jack is Rosga's motorcycle gang nickname, according to the government, and "one-percenter" is a term in biker gang culture that refers to the one percent of motorcycle riders who operate outside the law."
  • ""But in his heart of hearts, he is in fact 'Milwaukee Jack,' an Outlaw, a one-percenter.""