Meaning
An overly studious person, particularly a student.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
American English student slang 1954; perhaps navy slang before that. "Expert" sense popularized in the Clinton administration, 1993. Origin uncertain, possibly from wonky (“shaky, unreliable”) or wank, wanker or simply expressive.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: