wonk Antonyms

Meaning of wonk

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wonk (n)

an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious

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an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious

geek,nerd, genius, bookworm, dork, scholar, dink,weenie, intellectual, gearhead

slacker,slacker, underachiever, underachiever, goldbrick, lowbrow, goof-off,goof-off, goldbrick, lowbrow

The economics wonk spent hours poring over spreadsheets, analyzing data.

Alicia's wonkish demeanor belied a sharp mind and deep understanding of foreign policy.

The candidate's wonky answers to complex questions impressed the electorate.

Ethan was a self-proclaimed political wonk who devoured news and punditry.