a Japanese word used to describe a person obsessed with a certain thing. (usually used for manga or anime) She's a complete otaku; she's always reading manga! My dad is a sports otaku, he goes to every game. See more words with the same meaning: a nerd, geek, dork. Last edited on May 16 2011.
Contemporary Examples. 1  JOE, ONE OF YOUR RESTAURANTS, DEL POSTO, OFFERS A 100-LAYER lasagne, CARVED TABLESIDE. 2  Lasagna, which is also known as lasagne, is both the name of the dish and the name of the pasta. 5 Recipes for the Perfect Lasagna Cookstr.com February 24, 2010 Historical Examples
Grana Padano is one of the most popular cheeses of Italy. The name comes from the noun grana, which refers to the distinctively grainy texture of the cheese, and the adjective Padano, which refers to the valley Pianura Padana.