Used by hackers, this is syn. with {geek}. Non-hackers sometimes use
it to describe all techies. Prob. derives from SF fandom's tradition
(originally invented by old-time fan Ray Faraday Nelson) of propeller
beanies as fannish insignia (though nobody actually wears them except
as a joke).
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[Reference(s) to this entry by made by: {geek}{geek out}]