Wonky (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Inclined to shake as from weakness or defect; "a rickety table"; "a wobbly chair with shaky legs"; "the ladder felt a little wobbly"; "the bridge still stands though one of the arches is wonky".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Turned or twisted toward one side; "a...youth with a gorgeous red necktie all awry"- G.K.Chesterton; "his wig was, as the British say, skew-whiff".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The picture frame hung wonky on the wall, refusing to be straightened.
- Her wonky glasses slipped down her nose as she read her book.
- The old gate had been broken for years, its wonky hinge creaking in the wind.
- The DIY bookshelf had a wonky leg, causing it to wobble precariously.
- After the accident, his wonky smile seemed even more endearing to his friends.