anorak

noun

an·o·rak | \ ˈa-nə-ˌrak

Definition of anorak

1 : a usually pullover hooded jacket long enough to cover the hips

2 British, informal : a person who is extremely enthusiastic about and interested in something that other people find boring Bale's book is scholarly, immensely detailed and aimed squarely at political anoraks. — The Sunday Business Post

Examples of anorak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Tuck into the pockets of your anorak for a brisk morning hike, or pair with a peacoat for a night on the town. — Popular Science, "Ultra warm gloves with touchscreen capability," 17 Dec. 2020 This playful, very packable nylon anorak from Nike is the perfect antidote to gray skies that threaten to ruin your trip. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, "7 Packable Jackets That Won't Take Up Your Entire Suitcase," 22 Jan. 2020 Experience-seeking toddlers scurry towards Brick Live, a giant collection of Lego sculptures; an army of elderly tinkerers in sensible shoes and anoraks in seasonal reds and oranges advance towards a craft fair. — Tom Rowley, 1843, "My journey to the heart of the great British expo," 6 Mar. 2020 Bucket hats, anoraks, and bold graphics were the tentpoles of his final collections at Lacoste, as was a Supreme collaboration revealed in 2018. — Steff Yotka, Vogue, "Kenzo Names Felipe Oliveira Baptista Its New Creative Director," 30 June 2019 For her, the interplays ranged from a form-fitting silhouette in off-shoulder dresses and clingy crisscrossing knits, to looser constructions of denim tops and trouser or a leather anorak dresses. — Colleen Barry, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Fendi lets sun shine on post-Lagerfeld era, glancing back," 19 Sep. 2019 Some of the same looks were referenced for men, including a baggier version of the crisscross knits, worn with loose leather shorts, and a big, baggy anorak. — Colleen Barry, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Fendi lets sun shine on post-Lagerfeld era, glancing back," 19 Sep. 2019 However, beyond the household names and headline grabbing players, the league is full of quality footballers that even the most clued up of anoraks would struggle to point out to you. — SI.com, "8 of the Best La Liga Players You May Not Have Heard of," 21 Sep. 2019 Want some lucky omens to help predict the winner, some betting advice, or just stats to impress your mates down the pub with your anorak-ian knowledge? — SI.com, "Dortmund vs Barcelona: 6 Key Facts & Stats to Impress Your Mates Ahead of Champions League Clash," 17 Sep. 2019

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