wonk

• Persona que se dedica con excesiva seriedad al estudio o a un tema técnico, percibida como aburridamente intelectual o demasiado entusiasta en detalles; a menudo se usa con tono despectivo o jocoso.

A noun referring to a person who is overly studious, boringly intellectual, or considered insignificant, often used in a derogatory or teasing manner.

1. Studious or nerdy personB2informalamerican

   A person who is overly studious, boringly intellectual, or socially awkward, often ridiculed by peers.

   Empollón o cerebrito

   • He was always called a wonk because he spent all his time in the library.
   • The wonk in class knew every answer but had few friends.
   • She was a policy wonk who could discuss government regulations for hours.

   Sinónimosbookwormbraindorkdweebeggheadgeekgrindintellectualnerdswot