When things aren't functioning properly.

adj. Shaky or weak. Back to the top

inclined to shake as from weakness or defect; "a rickety table"; "a wobbly chair with shaky legs"; "the ladder felt a little wobbly"; "the bridge still stands though one of the arches is wonky"

"barcollante, instabile"

turned or twisted toward one side; "a...youth with a gorgeous red necktie all awry"- G.K.Chesterton; "his wig was, as the British say, skew-whiff"

A moment that feels out-of-place or forced. "There's something really wonky about how we get to the car chase."