First Known Use: 1918
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wonky
adjective won·ky \ˈwäŋ-kē\
won·ki·erwon·ki·est
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Origin of WONKY
probably alteration of English dialect wankle, from Middle English wankel, from Old English wancol; akin to Old High German wankōn to totter — more at wench
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