A heavy weatherproof jacket with an attached hood; a parka or windcheater.
Don't ever use the hood on your anorak; and, if you do, for heaven's sake don't pull the string tight so that you peep out like a little baby in a siren suit.
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The words anorak and parka have been used interchangeably, but they are somewhat different garments.
“A parka, along with the related anorak, is a type of coat with a hood, that may be lined with fur or fake fur.”
“The words anorak and parka have been used interchangeably, but they are somewhat different garments.”
“Anorak" is a British slang term which refers to a person who has a very strong interest, perhaps obsessive, in niche subjects.”
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(UK, slang) A person with an unusual or obsessive interest in a niche subject, especially trains.
Anorak means: A person with an unusual or obsessive interest in a niche subject, especially trains.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
anorak means: A person with an unusual or obsessive interest in a niche subject, especially trains.. Register: very informal, slang. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
“That’s not Chris! That’s the Anorak. TOTALLY different unconnected real people both.”
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