anorak maxxing

Anorak maxxing is the deliberate, enthusiastic commitment to going all-in on your niche hobby — not accidentally becoming an anorak but consciously choosing to lean into it with maximum intensity. You're buying the specialist equipment, joining the mailing lists, attending the regional meetings, contributing to the obscure forums, and building a knowledge base that serves no practical purpose except the deep satisfaction of knowing. Where some people drift into anorak territory, the anorak maxxer sprints toward it with a notebook. The maxxing suffix implies optimisation and intentionality — this isn't accidental, it's a lifestyle choice.