fagidiot

Norwegian Nynorsk

/faːɡ.i.di.uːt/

noun-m1
Definitions
  • fachidiot; someone with encompassing knowledge of a subject, but lacking knowledge outside of their subject, often looking at problems through the lens of their speciality
  • nerd, geek

Etymology

Compound from Norwegian Nynorsk fag (subject) + Norwegian Nynorsk idiot.

Origin

Norwegian Nynorsk

idiot

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