wonky

adjective

Definition of wonkynext
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as in wobbly

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Recent Examples of wonky When my son was around five months old, my hormones started to un-wonky themselves. — Caroline Chambers, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026 The Bengals and Bucs game was a wonky one that featured defensive touchdowns and turnovers. — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 William Shatner celebrates the anniversary by reminiscing about Tribbles, wonky sliding doors and the perks of the captain's chair. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 Apps that aren’t updated for iOS 27 SDK might look a little wonky, though. — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wonky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonky
  1. wobbly
  2. shaky
  3. rocky
  4. tipsy
  5. tippy
  6. unbalanced
Adjective
  • Leatherman uses the example of tightening a screw on a wobbly picnic table to tie the bit tool into the Picnic theme, but the implement really seems far handier for EDC purposes than for serving or eating meals in the great outdoors.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The relentless Karlaftis didn’t record the Chiefs’ first sack of the game, but got enough of Kirk Cousins’ right arm to create a wobbly pass intercepted by Xavier Nwankpa.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of wobbly
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  • Despite the Cougars’ shaky start, with all that Pac-12 prestige, exposure and, importantly, financial income under both teams’ belts, does either have an inherent advantage over the conference’s newcomers?
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The Glee reboot should pepper the series with some fun cameos from beloved characters, many of whom got cast in the later shakier seasons, as well as some of the most fun guest stars.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of shaky
Adjective
  • Winding through arid basins and rocky mountain passes, the road to the Adelanto ICE Processing Center climbs to 2,500 feet before opening into the vast expanses of the Mojave high desert.
    — Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 26 Oct. 2026
  • First-year head coach Ryan Silverfield has had a rocky start before getting that win.
    — PJ Green October 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of rocky
Adjective
  • The filmmakers forgot to give her an arc, and so she is reduced to tipsy comic relief in a bad wig.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Scrolling in the back of an Uber on the way to a party, and slightly tipsy, Roth found his way into another live auction.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of tipsy
Adjective
  • Grocery shopping poses a unique set of challenges that involves tippy toes and resourcefulness.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • The tippy top is dubbed Mount Livermore, and many climb it for the promise of 360-degree views.
    — Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Definition of tippy
Adjective
  • Instead, the board passed an unbalanced budget that could fire thousands of teachers, open the door to furlough days and drive up our debt service.
    — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • If yours clicks every time the blades spin, the cause could be as simple as a loose screw or an unbalanced blade.
    — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of unbalanced

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“Wonky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonky. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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