Wonk
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wonk is a noun meaning (derogatory, informal) An overly studious person, particularly a student.
Meaning
(derogatory, informal) An overly studious person, particularly a student.
More Meanings
- (by extension, informal) A policy wonk or other intellectual expert.
- To cram for exams.
Example Sentences
Previously, e-reading had been the domain of early adopters and new technology wonks.
he is renowned in the dorm for his ability to “wonk” (Know spelled backward), or cram, for exams.
This is the sort of standard that the Paul Ryans of the world trumpet to their constituents, to potential campaign contributors and to their peers in Congress. They become “budget wonks” and political superstars, even if their proposals are bound to go nowhere.
Word Forms
- wonks
- wonking
- wonked
Synonyms for wonk
Depending on context, synonyms include nerd, grind, dork, flabbergast, flabagast, flabaghast.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nerd, swot, grind, spod, wonkette, wonkfest.
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