Definition of a Poindexter

Poindexter

noun

• a really smart person.

  I'm going to copy off of that Poindexter sitting over there. He answers every question correctly during discussions.

  • See more words with the same meaning: a nerd, geek, dork.

  Last edited on Feb 15 1999. Submitted by Leah A. from Ohio University, USA on Feb 15 1999.

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Other terms relating to 'a nerd, geek, dork':
anorak	Definitions include: "nerd"; "geek".
dweeb	Definitions include: a person who is bookish, antisocial, etc.; "geek"; "nerd".
dork	Definitions include: penis.
bookworm	Definitions include: unsociable, smart person
weenie	Definitions include: penis
geek chic	Definitions include: fashion influenced by clothing worn by geeks and nerds.
nerdulent	Definitions include: "nerdy".
nerd	Definitions include: unsociable, smart person
dill weed	Definitions include: an unintelligent person; "moron".
wally	Definitions include: To be nerd, geek or loser.
nerdcore	Definitions include: relating to or describing a nerd or nerd-related activity.
nerdy	Definitions include: in the manner of a nerd.
otaku	Definitions include: obsessed fan of Japanese animation.
neckbeard	Definitions include: a beard consisting only of facial hair on the neck.
dork breath	Definitions include: a dork.
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