little professor en · NOUN
Etymology
Coined by Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger year to refer to his Aspergic child patients. He likened them to professors because of their extreme knowledgeability on limited topics.
Meanings
- (slang) A child with Asperger's syndrome.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| little professors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |