TWTS: The wonky journey of "wonky"
From That's What They Say by Anne Curzan, Rebecca Hector
February 28, 2026 · 5 min
About this episode
This episode explores the various meanings and connotations of the word 'wonky'.
There are a few different ways to be wonky, some of which are positive and some of which, not so much.
Topics covered
- language
- society
- culture
Keywords
- wonky
- language
- meanings
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