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anorak
[an-uh-rak, ah-nuh-rahk]
noun
a hooded pullover jacket originally made of fur and worn in the Arctic, now made of any weather-resistant fabric.
a jacket patterned after this, made of any weather-resistant material and worn widely.
anorak
/ ˈæəˌæ /
noun
a warm waterproof hip-length jacket usually with a hood, originally worn in polar regions, but now worn for any outdoor activity
informala socially inept person with a hobby considered by most people to be boring
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of anorak1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of anorak1
Example Sentences
Think convertible anoraks, packable neoprene ballet flats, oversize scrunchies that double as mini purses!
During the sentencing hearing Rose sat in the dock with an anorak hood over her head and wearing headphones - her defence barrister said this was for medical reasons.
No longer someone known to academics and political anoraks, Drakeford was thrust into the spotlight.
"I thought 'what a story,' along with 'gosh, that woman must have the strongest anorak ever made'."
If you are, like me, a proud political anorak, that might have rung a bell.
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