Wonkier: meaning, definitions and examples

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wonkier

 

[ หˆwษ’ล‹kiษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive term

Wonkier is the comparative form of 'wonky', which describes something that is not straight or not properly aligned. It can also refer to being overly focused on the minute details of a particular subject, often in a nerdy or academic way. This term is often used in political or academic contexts to describe someone who is excessively concerned with policy details or technicalities. Being wonkier indicates a higher degree of this focus, suggesting a level of expertise or obsessiveness about the subject matter.

Synonyms

academic, nerdy, obsessive

Examples of usage

  • Her arguments in the debate became wonkier as she tried to dissect every point.
  • The report was filled with wonkier statistics than the previous one.
  • He is known for his wonkier approach to urban planning.

Translations

Translations of the word "wonkier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais nerd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคœเฅ€เคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช seltsamer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih aneh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะปัŒัˆ ะดะธะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bardziej dziwaczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚Šๅฅ‡ๅฆ™ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus bizarre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs raro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha garip

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ์ด์ƒํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุบุฑุงุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podivnฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podivnejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ดๅฅ‡ๆ€ช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bolj ฤuden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frekari skrรญtin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะดะฐา›ั‚ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜ แƒฃแƒชแƒœแƒแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha qษ™ribษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs raro

Etymology

The term 'wonky' originated in British English in the early to mid-20th century, initially used to describe something that was unsteady or shaky. The popularization of the word in a metaphorical sense, referring to someone who is overly enthusiastic or knowledgeable about a particular subject matter, especially in politics or academia, can be traced back to the latter part of the 20th century. The comparative form 'wonkier' has emerged as a colloquial way to describe someone who exhibits this trait to an even greater extent. The evolution of the word reflects a cultural embrace of 'wonk' as a positive descriptor for people who delve deeply into complex issues, indicating a shift in perception towards individuals who engage in detailed analytical work.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,768, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.