wonk
/wɑŋk/
noun
- A person who takes an excessive interest in the details of a particular subject, especially politics or policy.
- The debate was full of wonks arguing about tax rates.
- My brother is a computer wonk who spends all his time coding.
- The senator is a policy wonk who loves reading long reports.
- A studious or hardworking person, often one who is overly serious about academics.
- The library is full of wonks studying for final exams.
- In high school, she was a total wonk and always had her nose in a book.
- Don't be such a wonk — come outside and play basketball with us.
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