anorak
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A person with an unusual or obsessive interest in a niche subject, especially trains.
Register: slang
Examples
He has described himself as the uber-geek, an anorak's anorak, a standard bearer for fellow Star Trekkies everywhere, and his air of bland, amiable bafflement has served him remarkably well in a string of TV and film roles.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “anorak” mean?
A person with an unusual or obsessive interest in a niche subject, especially trains.
Is “anorak” formal or informal?
anorak is generally slang.