Anorakish

adj, slang

adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Obsessively absorbed in a subject, especially an unusual or obscure subject. British, informal

    "Joining a 'computer group' may sound incredibly anorakish but you'll probably find that most of the other members are bearably human!"

Example

More examples

"Joining a 'computer group' may sound incredibly anorakish but you'll probably find that most of the other members are bearably human!"

Etymology

From anorak + -ish.

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