propeller head

American

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of propeller head

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

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In 2002, Merriam published one more addendum to the Third with entries—propeller head, tree hugger, golden handcuffs—already prepared for the new Collegiate edition the following year.

From Slate

Bottom line: Most business owners are probably going to need a propeller head to get involved when setting up these services.

From Forbes

The President himself joked lovingly about his favorite “propeller head” at the White House Correspondents Dinner last May.

From New York Times

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From Project Gutenberg

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