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Slang. a person who is obsessively devoted to an esp. technical pursuit.[1980-85]
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propeller head
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propeller-head — noun informal a person obsessed with computers or technology. Origin 1980s: prob. with ref. to a beanie hat with a propeller on top, popularized by science fiction enthusiasts … English new terms dictionary
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propeller-head — propellˈer head noun (slang) An obsessively studious or technologically minded person • • • Main Entry: ↑propel … Useful english dictionary
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