Wonky

Wonky

WONK-ee /ˈwɒŋki/ /ˈwɒŋki/
Adjective General

Not straight, unsteady, or not working correctly

Example Sentences

"That table is a bit wonky."
"My knee feels wonky today."

Etymology & History

British unstable, crooked. British condition description. 'Wonky table' British unbalanced. Working-class British defect description. Wobbly British similar. Reflects British instability vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang

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