English Explanatory Dictionary

propeller head

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

propeller head propeller heads propellor head propeller-head propellerhead

Etymology

In reference to people, exemplified by the kind of child who wore a propeller beanie.

Synonyms

nerd weenie geek

Related words

propeller beanie
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