Wonkier: meaning, definitions and examples
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wonkier
[ หwษลkiษr ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น mais nerd
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเฅเคฌ
๐ฉ๐ช seltsamer
๐ฎ๐ฉ lebih aneh
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะปัั ะดะธะฒะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ bardziej dziwaczny
๐ฏ๐ต ใใๅฅๅฆใช
๐ซ๐ท plus bizarre
๐ช๐ธ mรกs raro
๐น๐ท daha garip
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ์ด์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุซุฑ ุบุฑุงุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ podivnฤjลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ podivnejลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆดๅฅๆช
๐ธ๐ฎ bolj ฤuden
๐ฎ๐ธ frekari skrรญtin
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะดะฐาัะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแ แฃแชแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ daha qษribษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.