anorak

noun

Meaning

A heavy weatherproof jacket with an attached hood; a parka or windcheater.
A geek or nerd, possibly originally either a train spotter or a fan of off-shore pirate radio.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

parka(English)windbreaker(English)windcheater(English)ski jacket(English)parki(English)parkee(English)packing parka(English)overcoat(English)boots(English)hood(English)coat(English)kelly(English)

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Sources

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