wonk noun 2verb 1forms 3phrases 1 noun2 •(informal) An overly studious person, particularly a student.Previously, e-reading had been the domain of early adopters and new technology wonks. — 2014 •(informal) A policy wonk or other intellectual expert. verb1 •To cram for exams.he is renowned in the dorm for his ability to “wonk” (Know spelled backward), or cram, for exams. — 1967 formswonked · wonking · wonks Phrases with wonk wonk outTo be excessively wonky; to obsess over minutiae, especially of technical or political matters.
