propeller head
Gadget-fixated enthusiast
A propeller head is slang for someone obsessively devoted to technical or intellectual pursuits—especially computers, science, or engineering.
The image evokes a beanie with a spinning propeller, the stereotypical nerd's hat.
Usually affectionate or self-deprecating rather than hostile: The propeller heads in IT finally got the server working.
Also spelled propellerhead.
Obsessive enthusiast
- nerdBrainy social misfit
- hackerUnauthorized system accessor
- coderOne who programs
- programmerOne who writes software
techie · computer geek · gadget freak · tech enthusiast · gearhead · tinkerer · hobbyist · early adopter
geek
Obsessive enthusiast
programmer · techie · computer geek · gadget freak · tech enthusiast · gearhead · tinkerer · hobbyist · early adopter · power user
specialist
Expert in one field
- engineerTechnical design professional
- technicianSkilled practical worker
- analystOne who examines systematically
guru · whiz · wizard · savant · genius · maven · authority · master · professional · consultant
- hatsfedora, beanie, cowboy hat, baseball cap, top hat
propeller headtechnophobe
One fearing modern devices
casual user · Luddite · layperson · novice · newbie
propeller headjock
Sports-obsessed person
normie · cool kid · socialite · popular kid · regular guy
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