wonky

Definition of wonkynext
British

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Recent Examples of wonky While some guests dig into stats and delightfully wonky debates (best Reds clutch hitter of all time, for example), Greiner and Freking also steer the conversation to topics any fan can appreciate – like ballpark food favorites and spirited discussions about the best baseball movie ever made. Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026 Their wonky New Orleans bounce ideas, their mellow Jersey club hits, hell, even the gleeful beatjacking across their mixtapes, are all so thrilling and open to possibility compared to the practically conservative rage rap on wonderful. Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 3 Mar. 2026 Playing on that wonky ankle this past Friday, Cam missed a wide-open three that would’ve buried the Thunder in OKC. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026 Best Luggage Deals This is your sign to retire the suitcase with the wonky wheel. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wonky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonky
Adjective
  • The price is wrong House hunters clearly can’t stomach stubbornly high prices, as the pandemic-era price surge has stuck despite slumping sales, costlier mortgages and a wobbly business climate.
    Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Brewing economic conditions suggest, however, that when Warsh takes office, presumably in May, central bank policymakers could be facing both a wobbly jobs picture and sticky inflation made worse by spiraling energy prices.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The 26-year-old Santos, who originally made his debut with the Giants in 2021, made an early compelling case to make the Opening Day roster as a non-roster invitee but had two shaky outings after missing time due to a personal matter.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • In it, Vigna talks about India, free trade, and the shaky EV market.
    Byron Hurd, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Short, steep climbs, rocky tread, and tight turns mean those miles feel long.
    Tim Neville, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Despite the rocky start, Dent has managed to turn things around, recording 10 games with double-digit points and assists.
    Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Kylie’s friends were seemingly tipsy and hungry and arguing over a bag of The Good Crisp Company Original Potato Chips, Crinkle Cut.
    Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Olympic broadcaster Danika Mason has issued an apology for being tipsy on air while covering the Winter Olympics in Italy.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Skiers and riders can make their way to the tippy top of the mountain on the higher bowls for a little fun on peaks 6, 7, and 8, but be warned—the mountain does not offer any beginner terrain in the spring season, so make sure your skills fall into the intermediate or advanced category.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Is Big Jim going to be anywhere but the tippy top of the b.o.?
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 29 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • The economy is unbalanced at the moment.
    Conor Sen, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The economy is unbalanced at the moment.
    Conor Sen, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026

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“Wonky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonky. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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