wonkish

American  

[wong-kish] / ˈwɒŋ kɪʃ /

adjective

Slang.

1. a variant of wonky.

2. a variant of wonky.

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Etymology

Origin of wonkish

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Yet Herodotus’ portrait-rich “Histories” seek to explain the “cause of the hostilities” between the Greeks and Persians, and Thucydides’ wonkish narrative includes Herodotean urges to preserve the “traces of human events” and the “fame” of the combatants.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then, Anna helps break down the economic crisis that is unfolding in Brazil and gets wonkish on the latest Fed rate cut and trade deficit.

From Slate

One source claimed it was “wonkish” to believe reform was a priority, and it wouldn’t necessarily raise any extra cash that might be useful for the Treasury coffers.

From BBC

Friedman, who could pass for an art school professor with her blue-framed statement glasses, slightly oversized suits and occasionally magenta-tinted long bob, is wonkish and deliberate.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a common stage in the life cycle of a certain kind of wonkish professional.

From Washington Post