wonky

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Together they helped make wonky scientific ideas more digestible for popular consumption.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

In normal times, in a normal Federal Communications Commission, Anna M. Gomez’s job might be described as wonky.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Finally, I always linger by the discount produce section, where mesh bags of slightly bruised or cosmetically wonky fruits and vegetables wait in cheerful little piles.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Sorting through wonky government websites in a moment of crisis is not a pleasant undertaking, so it’s best to begin exploring options before the end approaches, if you can.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

‘It is sounding such a wonky tall story, the Queen will be laughing and saying “What awful rubbsquash!”’

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl