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propeller head

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noun

  1. Slang. a person who is obsessively devoted to an especially technical pursuit.

Etymology

Origin of propeller head

First recorded in 1980–85

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See also propeller head, clustergeeking, geek out, wannabee, terminal junkie, spod, weenie.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.

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From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.

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