twanker

/ˈtwɑːŋkər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who wastes water or resources inappropriately; a water waster.

“The new law aims to penalize twankers who waste water in their gardens.”

2. verb

To waste water or resources inappropriately.

“The gardeners were twanking away, watering the lawn in the middle of a drought.”

Synonyms

  • profligate
  • waster

Antonyms

  • conservative
  • frugal