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mathlete 

n - An active participant in league-centered mathematical competitions, such as ARML, NYSML, and state-run programs.

Etymololgy: from the English math and athlete, a composite word invented circa 1975 by J. Bryan Sullivan, president of the national math league and math league coach of Hudson, Massachusetts and the Western Massachusetts Region.
The State math competition is a sight to see. The very thought of so many mathletes in one room inspires awe.
mathlete by Peter Goldstein October 8, 2004
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mathlete 

One skillful at mathematics. Opposite of artsy-fartsy.
Simon couldn't add too numbers with a pocket calculator, he's definately not a mathlete.
mathlete by J.P & A.D. January 28, 2004

mathlete 

Someone who is extremely socially challenged but remains oblivious, awkwardly engaging in social situations. Also known as being "socially retarded."
Did you get stuck talking to that weird guy? He's such a mathlete, kept telling everyone about his psoriasis.
mathlete by jadedlens78 March 15, 2009

mathlete 

he is a good mathlete, you know a math athlete
mathlete by mister mathlete May 17, 2015

methlete 

An individual who smokes, injects, or otherwise ingests copious amounts of methamphetamine. A hard-core methampetamine addict.
She's a total methlete, look at her rotted teeth.
methlete by TrapperGolds March 9, 2008