One Percenter

Pronunciation: /wʌn pɜrsɛntər/

Definitions of one percenter

noun a person who is part of the top 1% in terms of wealth or income in a society

Example Sentences

A1 A one percenter is someone who is in the top 1% of wealth.

A2 The one percenter at the party was surrounded by luxury cars and expensive jewelry.

B1 Being a one percenter comes with its own set of privileges and responsibilities.

B2 The one percenter lifestyle is often portrayed in movies and TV shows as glamorous and extravagant.

C1 Many people aspire to become a one percenter, but only a few actually achieve that level of wealth.

C2 The one percenter mentality can sometimes lead to a disconnect from the realities of everyday life for the majority of people.

Examples of one percenter in a Sentence

formal The one percenter is a term used to describe the wealthiest individuals in society.

informal I heard that guy is a one percenter, always driving luxury cars and wearing designer clothes.

slang That one percenter thinks he's better than everyone else just because he has money.

figurative In a world of average earners, he stands out as a one percenter with his extravagant lifestyle.

Grammatical Forms of one percenter

• past tense: one percentered
• plural: one percenters
• comparative: more one percenter
• superlative: most one percenter
• present tense: one percenter
• future tense: will be one percenter
• perfect tense: have been one percenter
• continuous tense: is being one percenter
• singular: one percenter
• positive degree: one percenter
• infinitive: to be one percenter
• gerund: being one percenter
• participle: one percentering

Origin and Evolution of one percenter

First Known Use: 1940 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'one percenter' originated in the United States motorcycle subculture in the 1940s.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the small percentage of motorcycle riders who were seen as outlaws or troublemakers, the term has evolved to also refer to wealthy individuals who are part of the top one percent of income earners.