Word of the Day: Wonky (adjective)
Possible Meanings:
- (British English) Not straight, level, or aligned properly; wobbly or askew.
- (Informal) Not working correctly; malfunctioning or unreliable.
- (US English – Slang) Studious or uninterested in social activities (less common).
Example Sentences:
- The table was a bit wonky, so we had to put a coaster under one of the legs to even it out. (Explanation: Wonky describes the table as slightly tilted and not level.)
- My computer has been acting wonky lately – it keeps freezing and crashing. (Explanation: Here, wonky describes the computer’s malfunctioning behavior.)
- (US English – Less Common) He spent most nights holed up in his room studying, earning him the nickname “Wonky Bill” from his more social classmates. (Explanation: Wonky describes his studious nature in a slang way.)
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Conversation Example:
Person 1: “Hey, can you help me hang this picture? It looks a little crooked.”
Person 2: “Sure, it does seem a bit wonky. Maybe we need to adjust the picture frame a little.”
Person 1: “Great, thanks! I wouldn’t want it to look all wonky on the wall.”
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