one-percenter

== English == === Alternative forms === 1-percenter, one percenter === Etymology === From 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. === Noun === one-percenter (plural one-percenters) 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. Antonym: 99 percent Coordinate term: other half (comedy, 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. (informal, idiomatic) An outlaw biker, such as a member of the Hells Angels motorcycle club. ==== Related terms ==== === Further reading === one percent on Wikipedia.Wikipedia