Anorak
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈænəɹæk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Anorak is a noun meaning A heavy weatherproof jacket with an attached hood; a parka or windcheater.
Meaning
A heavy weatherproof jacket with an attached hood; a parka or windcheater.
More Meanings
- (UK, slang) A person with an unusual or obsessive interest in a niche subject, especially trains.
Example Sentences
Don't ever use the hood on your anorak; and, if you do, for heaven's sake don't pull the string tight so that you peep out like a little baby in a siren suit.
He has described himself as the uber-geek, an anorak's anorak, a standard bearer for fellow Star Trekkies everywhere, and his air of bland, amiable bafflement has served him remarkably well in a string of TV and film roles.
Word Forms
- anoraks
Synonyms for anorak
Depending on context, synonyms include parka, windcheater, windbreaker.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include parka, windbreaker, windcheater, parki, parkee, overcoat.
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