angster
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/ˈæŋstər/
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/ˈæŋstə/
a person marked by angst
Etymology
'angster' originates from English, formed from the noun 'angst' (from German 'Angst', ‘fear, anxiety’) plus the agentive suffix '-er', meaning 'one who is characterized by/associated with.'
'Angst' entered English via German in the 19th century; in the late 20th century English added the productive suffix '-er' to create 'angster', which became the modern informal noun.
Initially, it meant 'a person prone to or expressive of angst,' and this sense remains the standard informal meaning today.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who frequently experiences or expresses angst, especially a brooding, disaffected young person.
The novel centers on an angster trying to find meaning in a confusing world.
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Noun 2
an artist or writer whose work is characterized by themes of angst and disillusionment.
As an angster, he filled his songs with disillusionment and dread.
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Last updated: 2025/08/09 15:53