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    boffin
    /ˈbɒfɪn/

    noun

    • 1. a person engaged in scientific or technical research: informal British "the boffins at the Telecommunications Research Establishment"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBOFFIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A boffin is a scientist who is very knowledgeable and focused on science, but not interested in other things. Learn how to use this word in sentences and find out how to say it in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › boffinBoffin Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of BOFFIN is a scientific expert; especially : one involved in technological research. How to use boffin in a sentence. Did you know?

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BoffinBoffin - Wikipedia

    Boffin is a term for a scientist, engineer, or other person engaged in technical or scientific research and development. It may have origins in Dickens, Tolkien, or military slang, and is often used humorously or affectionately.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBOFFIN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    A boffin is a scientist who is very knowledgeable and not interested in other things. Learn how to use this word in sentences and find out how to say it in different languages.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBOFFIN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A boffin is a scientist, especially one who is doing research, or a very clever person. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, examples and usage of boffin in British and American English.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › boffinBOFFIN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Boffin is a British slang term for a scientist or technical expert, especially one involved in military research. The word is of uncertain origin and first appeared in the 1940s.

  8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › boffinboffin - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Sep 27, 2024 · Boffin is an informal term for an engineer or scientist, especially one engaged in technological or military research. It may also mean a person with specialized knowledge or skills, or an intellectual.