What is a wonk?
OALED defines “wonk” as noun, AmE, informal, disapproving, meaning (1) a person who works too hard and is considered boring. (2) a person who takes too much interest in the less important details of political policy.
What does wonking out mean?
“Wonking out”, like “geeking out”, means to not just be a wonk, but to do so excessively in a way to deliberately show off how much of a wonk one is, often with a mixture of pride (toward fellow wonks) and embarrassment (toward non-wonks). He’s putting up his Powerpoint presentation as if to say “See how wonky I am?
What is a policy wonk?
a person who studies a subject or issue in an excessively assiduous and thorough manner: They’re searching for a policy wonk to lead the economic institute’s think tank. ARE YOU A TRUE BLUE CHAMPION OF THESE “BLUE” SYNONYMS?
What does “Wank” mean?
The notes are moderately high-pitched and resemble ” wonk – wonk – wonk .” It was called the Wank (pronounced Wonk) and was an Armenian monastery, half farm, half stronghold. What Do “a.m.” And “p.m.” Stand For?