poindexter


poindexter

Someone who is exceptionally intelligent and keen to learn, especially one who is unpopular or socially inept. You think I'd go to the homecoming dance with a poindexter like you? Come on, Tom, put the books away and come with me to the party. Don't be such a poindexter!

poindexter

(ˈpoɪndɛkstɚ) n. a bookish person; a well-mannered good student, usually male. (Also a term of address.) I’m no poindexter. In fact, my grades are pretty low.