First appearing in 1918 in reference to "Nautical Slang," the word was then referenced as that which is (1)nervous or upset. Then in 1938, we find a recorded usage of the word in Australia. This time, the word is intended to mean (2)'White person.' In 1945, once again in Australia, we see the recorded usage of it being used to denote an (3)'effeminate,' or a male homosexual. It wasn't until 1962, in the December issue of Sports Illustrated Magazine--of all places--that we find the word meaning (4)a disparaging term for a studious or hard working person. It has been thought that the term originated (in this denotation), at Harvard University, as a synonym for nerd.
pl. talkathon
pl. talkathon
(1)The sailor's face had a sickly green to it which seemed to denote that poor man was wonk about being here.
(2)Wonks seemed to overun the land of Australia after the year 1787, despite their many hardships of colonization.
(3)Those who take to the homophobic way of thought often cannot stand to be near a wonk of any type.
(4)Wonks may have memorized information to the power of Uppercase Omega, however, not a one of them has a 'lick of sense.'
(2)Wonks seemed to overun the land of Australia after the year 1787, despite their many hardships of colonization.
(3)Those who take to the homophobic way of thought often cannot stand to be near a wonk of any type.
(4)Wonks may have memorized information to the power of Uppercase Omega, however, not a one of them has a 'lick of sense.'
by Christopher October 02, 2004
Shall we get some wonk and chill out at mine?
This is some well psychedelic wonk!
I'm feeling a bit wonkey
This is some well psychedelic wonk!
I'm feeling a bit wonkey
by wearetheuniverse February 06, 2010
One who studies an issue or a topic thoroughly or excessively: leading a talkathon of policy wonks in a methodical effort to build consensus for his programs
by JBS July 12, 2003
an expert -- often used in a derogatory way, as in someone who fixates on the minutae of an issue or a problem.
by saeculum August 26, 2004
An incredibly stupid ass name that American University in Washington, DC decided to waste millions of dollars trademarking. The true definition of the word is unknown. It is also unknown whether it is an acronym or an actual word. Overall, American University wasted their money trademarking a word their own students don't know the meaning to.
Student 1: See that kid over there?
Student 2: Yea, in the WONK T-shirt?
Student 1: Yea, what a stupid shirt.
Student 2: Yea.. what does WONK even mean?
Student 1: Hell if I know.
Student 2: Fuckin AU
Student 2: Yea, in the WONK T-shirt?
Student 1: Yea, what a stupid shirt.
Student 2: Yea.. what does WONK even mean?
Student 1: Hell if I know.
Student 2: Fuckin AU
by AUstudent August 31, 2010
The state of being extremely hungry. Causing delirium, weakness and extreme mood swings. Hunger is so extreme, food is all one can think about.
by nomihomee June 21, 2011
Founded by the incredible multi-international musician, Tiny Tim on his death bed on 30th November 1996. The term wonK isn't just a word, it's a way of life. All the courageous men and women who follow the wonK know that it means absolute pureness, sheer strength and grit determination. This way of life is not to be used without passion and only a small handful will have achieved absolute wonKness. WonKers are United.
by Tiny Tim 123 September 04, 2012