rain man
The term 'rain man' originates from the 1988 film 'Rain Man,' where Dustin Hoffman's character, an autistic savant, displayed extraordinary abilities.
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Definition
B2General
(colloquial, informal)A person with exceptional skills or abilities, especially in areas like mathematics or memory, often associated with autism or savant syndrome.
Example
- He's the rain man of our office, able to solve complex problems in seconds.
C1Derogatory
(derogatory, informal)A person who is mentally or socially challenged, used as an insult.
Example
- Calling someone a rain man in this context is both offensive and inappropriate.