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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

propeller head

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.33 in modern English

Syllables
pro-peller -head
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The hub of a propeller, into which the blades fit.

noun

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.

Usage

Inflected Forms

propeller heads (plural) propellor head (alternative) propeller-head (alternative) propellerhead (alternative)

Phrases

propeller beanie

Frequently Paired Words

propeller beanie

Synonyms

geek nerd weenie

Questions

What does propeller head mean?
The hub of a propeller, into which the blades fit.
Where does propeller head come from?
In reference to people, exemplified by the kind of child who wore a propeller beanie.

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