Associations to the word «Wonk»

Adjective

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Wiktionary

WONK, noun. (derogatory) (informal) An overly studious person, particularly student; a nerd.
WONK, noun. (by extension) (informal) A policy wonk or other intellectual expert.

Dictionary definition

WONK, noun. An insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.