propeller head en · NOUN
Etymology
In reference to people, exemplified by the kind of child who wore a propeller beanie.
Meanings
- The hub of a propeller, into which the blades fit.
- (derogatory, slang) A person deeply absorbed in an academic field or technical interest, especially to the exclusion of social activities.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| propeller heads | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| propellerhead | alternative | lexicographic | |
| propeller-head | alternative | lexicographic | |
| propellor head | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
geek (person absorbed in an academic field or technical interest) · nerd · weenie
Translations (4)
fi propellipää (person absorbed in an academic field or technical interest) · pl głowica śmigła (central part of propeller) · fi potkurin napa (central part of propeller) · pl nerd (person absorbed in an academic field or technical interest)