English Word · Beginner
Poindexter
A bookish or socially unskilled person
Pronunciation: /ˈpɔɪnˌdɛkstɚ/
Meaning
A bookish or socially unskilled person.
Example
Brain: A quantum-interface bomb? Are you insane in the membrane? / Philip Fry: You got it, Poindexter!
Brain: A quantum-interface bomb? Are you insane in the membrane? / Philip Fry: You got it, Poindexter!
Practice tips
- Practice Poindexter out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for beginner-level learners.