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Propeller head

noun, slang

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

Etymology

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

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