wonkish

[ wong-kish ]

adjective

, Slang.

1. a variant of wonky ¹( def ).
2. a variant of wonky ²( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of wonkish¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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

Even if Biden chooses to scale back his proposed fuel economy targets — or former President Donald Trump does away with them in a potential second term — the wonkish petroleum equivalency update will make it harder for automakers to use EV sales as a powerful counterbalance to gas-powered car sales.

From Seattle Times

In recent days, the parties have engaged in an unusual level of public sniping over a wonkish bill with the seemingly humble aim of reducing fossil fuel emissions from heaters in homes and other buildings.

From New York Times

In recent days, the parties have engaged in an unusual level of public sniping over a wonkish bill with the seemingly humble aim of reducing fossil fuel emissions from heaters in homes and other buildings.

From New York Times