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wonk | wong |

As a noun wonk

is (derogatory) an overly studious person, particularly student; a nerd.

As a proper noun wong is

of chinese origin.

wonk

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (derogatory) An overly studious person, particularly student; a nerd.
  • (by extension) A policy wonk or other intellectual expert.

    • Derived terms

    * policy wonk * wonkfest

    References

    * * World Wide Words * A.Word.A.Day--wonk

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    wong

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete, except in placenames) A field or other piece of land.

    • Anagrams

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