Synonyms of wonk
9 similar words
Another word for wonk is nerd. Other synonyms of wonk are grind, dork, flabbergast, flabagast and flabaghast.
Synonyms and similar words for wonk
nounAn overly studious person, particularly a student.
- nerd
- grind
- dork
- flabbergast
- flabagast
- flabaghast
- ginkA guy, a fellow, especially (derogatory) a foolish, unworldly, or socially inept man; a goof.
- Nigel slang
- nosebleed
Meaning of wonk
- noun An overly studious person, particularly a student.
- noun A policy wonk or other intellectual expert.
- verb To cram for exams.
Questions about synonyms of wonk
- What is another word for wonk?
- Wonk has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as nerd, grind, dork, flabbergast, flabagast, flabaghast, gink and Nigel.
- What does wonk mean?
- Wonk means an overly studious person, particularly a student.
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