Derogatory term, most frequently directed at people who obsessively pursue hobbies which consist almost entirely of gathering information about a favourite topic, generally a fairly benign and arcane device such as a specific type of computer. Origins possibly explained by the information-gatherer collectives' peculiar habit of wearing outdoor clothing or jackets at socially inappropriate or awkward times such as at the dinner table or in bed.

Simon, we have been watching TV for thirty minutes now, are you going to take your anorak off?

anorak by Jonny Random June 1, 2007

anorak

1. A fur coat garment, with hood, worn by Eskimos or Inuits.

2. A Western imitation of such garment, full of cheap insulating material, and lined with fake fur.

3. Garments worn by trainspotters, etc.

4. Train spotters, plane spotters, pylon spotters, bus spotters, mail van spotters, hearse spotters, Formula 1 spotters, 666 spotters, etc.

My name is John and I am an anorak. I am physically and psychologically addicted to spotting.

anorak by Kerb November 29, 2004

anorak

A warm, heavy jacket worn by some of the nerdiest people, such as trainspotters and pylon spotters.

Those pylons just make me want to go out there an collect their numbers. I better put on my anorak.

anorak by Monty Pylon June 17, 2004

anorak

somebody that sits at a train station all day taking photos and and numbers of trains

look at thatanorak at the end of the platform

anorak by jamie August 2, 2004

anorak

British term for a hooded jacket, usually of weatherproofed material; much like the American term "slicker."

Cecil put on his anorak before going out in the rain.

anorak by joe b June 11, 2006