| 单词 | wonky |
| 释义 | wonky (once / 56824 pages) adj Things that are wonky are a little bit crooked or wobbly — a table that isn't balanced right, a nose that's a bit out of place. Something that’s wonky isn’t necessarily broken; it’s just slightly “off.” Wonky can also describe something that isn't working correctly, such as an old TV set that shows only one channel, or maybe even your brain after you’ve just pulled an all-nighter. Important: Don't confuse wonky with wonk. A wonk is an extremely studious person, and usually wonks are very far from being wonky (except perhaps in terms of their social skills). WORD FAMILYwonky: wonkiest USAGE EXAMPLESIt was a damp cardboard box on which I’d drawn a wonky face in Biro. The Guardian(Dec 31, 2016) But the fit was a bit off: Its flow was wonky; “privacy” was merely an appealing notion; and nothing even whispered, “Welcome.” Seattle Times(Dec 23, 2016) Perhaps the most infamous case in recent history is Michael Kidd-Gilchrest, whose shot was only a bit wonky when he arrived at Kentucky. Washington Times(Dec 12, 2016) 1adj turned or twisted toward one side Syn askew, awry, cockeyed, lopsided, skew-whiff crooked having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned 2adj inclined to shake as from weakness or defect the bridge still stands though one of the arches is wonky Syn rickety, shaky, wobbly unstable lacking stability or fixity or firmness |
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