Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Wonky

What does it mean?

Crooked, unstable, or not working properly.

Is it positive or negative?

Negative but often funny.

When do you use it?

When something is a bit off or not straight.

Examples

Example 1: The table’s wonky — stick a beer mat under it.

Example 2: My phone’s camera’s gone wonky again.

Question for you

Have you ever bought something a bit wonky?