wonky Meaning & Definition
What Does Wonky Mean?
Wonky is used as an adjective meaning Lopsided, misaligned or off-centre. It is also used to mean Feeble, shaky or rickety. As a noun, it means A subgenre of electronic music employing unstable rhythms, complex time signatures, and mid-range synths.
Wonky in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈwɒŋ.kɪ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | awry, crooked and unstable |
| Comparative / superlative | wonkier, wonkiest |
Wonky Definition (Adjective)
- Lopsided, misaligned or off-centre.
- Feeble, shaky or rickety.
- Suffering from intermittent bugs.
- Generally incorrect.
Wonky as a Noun
- A subgenre of electronic music employing unstable rhythms, complex time signatures, and mid-range synths.
Adjective
- Technically worded, in the style of jargon.
- Technical in nature, difficult for non-specialists to understand.
Adjective
- (especially Usenet) Suffering from intermittent bugs.
Synonyms of Wonky
Wonky synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
wonky (comparative wonkier, superlative wonkiest)
wonky (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Wonky
Origin of Wonky
Origin 1: From English dialectal wanky, alteration of Middle English wankel (“unstable, shaky”), from Old English wancol (“unstable”), from Proto-West Germanic *wankul (“swaying, shaky, unstable”).
Origin 2: From wonk + -y.
How Do You Say Wonky?
The standard pronunciation of wonky is /ˈwɒŋ.kɪ/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (wɒŋ).
Questions People Ask About Wonky
Is wonky an adjective or a noun?
Wonky is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for wonky?
Close synonyms of wonky are awry, crooked and unstable. See the full list of wonky synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of wonky?
The comparative form is wonkier and the superlative form is wonkiest.