Wonkishly

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Adverb
  1. 1
    In a wonkish manner.

    "While Mr. Bush spoke wonkishly of “the code” and “regulatory cost,” Mr. Rubio cast the issue in personal terms, talking about how a tax overhaul would affect “the guy that does my dry cleaning.”"

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"While Mr. Bush spoke wonkishly of “the code” and “regulatory cost,” Mr. Rubio cast the issue in personal terms, talking about how a tax overhaul would affect “the guy that does my dry cleaning.”"

Etymology

From wonkish + -ly.

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