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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

wonk

/wɒŋk/ noun · British & US
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What does wonk mean?

noun

A person who is enthusiastic about and thoroughly knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially politics. A person who is awkward or uncoordinated.

Example

"The wonk in the room was the one who knew all the answers to the trivia questions."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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