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wonk Definition

wonk (wäŋk)

noun

  1. ☆ a student who studies very hard; grind
  2. ☆ any very studious or hardworking person, often, specif., one preoccupied with a particular subject or field

Etymology: back-form. < wonky

wonk Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • dedicated: At 450 pages only the most dedicated policy wonk will have been... read more.

Modifies a noun

  • whore: Was Paul's boss Alex Singleton a " wonk whore " when he used to work at the IPN?

Noun used with modifier

  • policy: Being a leader writer on the Guardian is a policy wonk 's dream.
  • trade: As a bit of a trade wonk, I'm particularly interested in point three on the ' development box ' .

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