Noun
(derogatory, informal) An overly studious person, particularly a student.
Synonyms: nerd; see also Thesaurus:dork
(by extension, informal) A policy wonk or other intellectual expert.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgI am not a politics wonk. I like the idea of my writing reflecting more about who I am or other people. Peter Morgan
Amid uncertainty, the public health wonk often taps that simple advice she delivered long ago: Wash your hands, take control of the things you can. Source: Internet
But Hillary, a policy wonk who understands the nature of incremental change, could never bring herself to spout slogans. Source: Internet
That’s like calling Dan Quayle (or John Edwards) a wonk. Source: Internet
I think “wonk” connotes not being a complete ignoramus. Source: Internet
I am also a policy wonk with a penchant for fact checking. Source: Internet