Not straight, unsteady, or not working correctly
Wonky
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
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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