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Poindexter

Poin dex ter |ˈpoinˌdekstər | ▶noun informal a boringly studious and socially inept person. ORIGIN 1950s: the name of a character in the animated television series Felix the Cat, noted for his intelligence and use of scientific jargon.

 

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Poindexter

Poindexter |ˈpɔɪndɛkstə | ▶noun US informal a boringly studious and socially inept person. ORIGIN 1950s: the name of a character in the animated television series Felix the Cat, noted for his intelligence and his use of scientific jargon.

 

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