one-percenter
A member of the top one percent of a population by wealth, ability, etc., especially…A member of the top one percent of a population by wealth, ability, etc. (same as the ninety-ninth percentile), especially in a society with high wealth inequality.
Meaning
4 sensesA member of the top one percent of a population by wealth, ability, etc. (same as the ninety-ninth percentile), especially in a society with high wealth inequality.
(idiomatic)An esoteric joke which is unlikely to be appreciated by a general audience.
(idiomatic)An individual who seeks recognition for an idea without contributing the substantial effort required to realize or implement it.
(idiomatic, informal)An outlaw biker, such as a member of the Hells Angels motorcycle club.
Origin
From one percent + -er. After Thomas Edison, who wrote: "Genius is one percent inspirationFrom one percent + -er. After Thomas Edison, who wrote: "Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration." The motorcycling sense comes from a supposed statement made by the American Motorcycle Association in 1948 that 99% of motorcyclists are decent people enjoying a clean sport, and it is only 1% who are antisocial.
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