Synonyms for anorak
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : an-uh-rak, ah-nuh-rahk |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈæn əˌræk, ˈɑ nəˌrɑk |
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Définition of anorak
Origin :- Eskimo's waterproof, hooded jacket, 1924, from Greenland Eskimo anoraq. Applied to Western imitations of this garment from 1930s. In British slang, "socially inept person" (Partridge associates it with a fondness for left-wing politics and pirate radio) by 1983, on the notion that that sort of person typically wears this sort of coat.
- As in coat : noun personal outerwear
- He turns his anorak back to front, draws his hood up over his face, and then dangles the tupilek between his legs.
- Extract from : « Eskimo Life » by Fridtjof Nansen
- Above the timiak, an outer vest (anorak) is worn, now for the most part made of cotton.
- Extract from : « Eskimo Life » by Fridtjof Nansen
- Our Burberry wind-clothes were made in the form of anorak (blouse) and trousers, both very roomy.
- Extract from : « The South Pole, Volumes 1 and 2 » by Roald Amundsen
- Besides the breeches and anorak of light wind-cloth, he made stockings of the same material.
- Extract from : « The South Pole, Volumes 1 and 2 » by Roald Amundsen
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