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/ˈanəˌrak/,
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anoraks, plural;
  1. A waterproof jacket, typically with a hood, of a kind originally used in polar regions

  1. parka: a kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater' is a British term)
  2. An anorak or parka is a type of heavy jacket with a hood, often lined with fur or fake fur, so as to protect the face from a combination of freezing temperatures and wind.
  3. Anorak is the second album by the band Ruth. They completed recording this album in May 2008 and is their most successful album to date. It was released on October 28, 2008 through Tooth & Nail Records. The lead single "Back to the Five" has become a minor hit in Christian radio. ...
  4. In British slang an anorak is a person, usually male, who has a very strong interest, perhaps obsessive, in niche subjects. This interest may be unacknowledged or not understood by the general public. ...
  5. Chris Jarvis (born Martin Christopher Jarvis, 20 April 1969 in Romford, United Kingdom) is a television actor and presenter and has appeared on BBC television since 1992 - apart from 2001-02 when he was with ITV and Channel 4.
  6. A heavy weatherproof jacket with an attached hood; a parka or windcheater; A geek or nerd, possibly originally either a train spotter or a fan of off-shore pirate radio
  7. (Anoraks) are hooded coats or Parkas. Although very popular in winter, they are now the subject of a major investigation with some major "quango" university grant to motivate the wearer to actually move his/her head from left to right (or up and down) and actually look before crossing the road ( ...
  8. hooded pullover with zipper that does not run full length of front; less bulky than a standard jacket
  9. is a British term used to describe a dull person or an individual with a boring hobby. This British term was originally used to disparage nerds of all stripes. However, it has evolved into a more mild tag for obsessive personalities like trainspotters, techies, and stats junkies. ...
  10. geek, nerd. A term that has been used since the 80s. An 'anorak' is always male, unfashionable and possibly a 'trainspotter'.
  11. The British term for a windbreaker or parka. Amusingly, anorak is also the British equivalent of the American term “nerd”. Why? ...
  12. a kind of heavy waterproof jacket, usually hooded
  13. No - not an article of clothing (though it means that too), an anorak is another word for a nerd or a square. Apparently originated from the anoraks that were worn by trainspotters whatever the weather. If you are described as being a bit of an anorak, beware!
  14. A nerd or geek; someone obsessed with a particular hobby or interest.
  15. A colloquial term that is often used to describe someone who is fascinated by the technology of computers but not particularly interested in their applications. A synonym is Trainspotter. Both terms are closely allied to Geek, Nerd and Techie - which have slightly different connotations.