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Definition of wonkiness

wonkiness

/ˈwɑːŋ.ki.nəs/
wonk · i · ness
Adverb:wonkily
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Adjective:wonky
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wonkiness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being crooked, off-center, unsteady, or not functioning properly.

Example

"The carpenter used a spirit level to correct the wonkiness of the newly installed bookshelves."

2

North American A strong or excessive interest in the technical, academic, or bureaucratic details of a particular field, especially politics or public policy.

Example

"Despite the candidate's reputation for policy wonkiness, her speech connected emotionally with everyday voters."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In British English, 'wonkiness' typically refers to physical unsteadiness, crookedness, or malfunction, whereas in American English it also frequently denotes an obsessive focus on technical or policy details.

• Nearby Words

wongi
wonk
wonkily
wonkiness
wonky
wonsan
wont

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wonkiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wonkiness
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