What is another word for wonk?
Pronunciation:
[ wˈɒnk], [ wˈɒnk], [ w_ˈɒ_n_k]
Synonyms for Wonk:
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- eager beaver .
- swot .
Other synonyms:
- busy bee ,
- overachiever ,
- peon ,
- workaholic .
- robot .
- machine .
Other relevant words:
- Poindexter ,
- aficionado ,
- apprentice ,
- beginner ,
- bookworm ,
- brain ,
- devotee ,
- dink ,
- donkeywork ,
- dork ,
- drudgery ,
- dweeb ,
- enthusiast ,
- evangelist ,
- factory ,
- fan ,
- fanatic ,
- follower ,
- geek ,
- greasy grind ,
- grinder ,
- grub ,
- labor ,
- learner ,
- lover ,
- man ,
- mill ,
- plodding ,
- pulverisation ,
- pulverization ,
- pundit ,
- pupil ,
- scholar ,
- scientist ,
- slave ,
- student ,
- study intensively ,
- supporter ,
- swotter ,
- toil ,
- weenie ,
- work .
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How to use "Wonk" in context?
A "wonk" is someone who specializes in policy analysis and research, and is often characterized as a Pollyanna in that they are relentlessly optimistic about the efficacy of their proposed solutions to problems. They are often found in the private or public sectors, and work in fields such as economics, health, energy, or environment.
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