Word of the Day - Poindexter

[debodun]

Poindexter (noun) - an intellectually pretentious, boringly studious or socially inept person. Dweeb; geek; nerd.

"Look at all the poindexters in the Science Club," sneered the captain of the high school football team.

 

[Dustbunny]

One example:

Poindexter was The Professor's genius nephew on the Felix the Cat cartoons.