propeller head

See also: propellerhead and propeller-head

English

Alternative forms

propellor head, propeller-head, propellerhead

Noun

propeller head (plural propeller heads)

A beanie with a propeller inspired the slang term

The hub of a propeller, into which the blades fit.
(informal) A person deeply absorbed in an academic field or technical interest, especially to the exclusion of social activities.

Synonyms

(person absorbed in an academic field or technical interest): geek, nerd, weenie; see also Thesaurus:dork

Translations

central part of propeller

Finnish: potkurin napa

person absorbed in an academic field or technical interest

Finnish: propellipää (fi)

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