propeller head

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propeller head

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In reference to people, exemplified by the kind of child who wore a propeller beanie.

noun propeller heads · propellor head · propeller-head · propellerhead

The hub of a propeller, into which the blades fit.
Similar: nerd, weenie
derogatory, slang A person deeply absorbed in an academic field or technical interest, especially to the exclusion of social activities.
Similar: geek

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@misc{propeller_head_2026,
  title = {propeller head},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/propeller%20head},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}