power tool
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Meaning · English
A very obnoxious person.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Most of the people in her class, even the power tools, thought that the book was totally entrenched.
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 “power tool” mean?
A very obnoxious person.
Is “power tool” formal or informal?
power tool is generally derogatory, slang.