Definition & Meaning of "anorak"in English

Anorak

a short hooded coat that is worn as a protection against wind, cold or rain

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Inanimate

Composition

Simple

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

anoraks

someone who is overly obsessed with a particular subject or hobby, often one that is considered dull or niche

Dialect

British

Offensive

Examples

Stop being such an anorak and come out with us for a night out.

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