one-percenter

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

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