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WONGK-ee/ˈwɒŋki/

Wonky means not straight, not steady, or not working quite right (UK informal). Crooked is about shape; wobbly is about movement; broken is stronger. Collocation: a wonky table / a wonky picture / wonky Wi-Fi. Adjective.

Meaning

Not straight, steady, or working as it should (UK informal).

Examples

• “The table is wonky, so do not put a full mug on it.”
• “The shelf looks wonky because one bracket is loose.”
• “My bike wheel is wonky after I hit the kerb.”

Good to know

wonky (UK informal). Close: wobbly / crooked. Not as strong as broken.

Near in meaning

wobbly

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