BOFFIN

boffin

(noun) (British slang) a scientist or technician engaged in military research

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

boffin (plural boffins)

(Australia, Britain, informal) An engineer or scientist, especially one engaged in technological or military research. [from 1930s]

Synonym: backroom boy

(Australia, Britain, informal, by extension) A person with specialized knowledge or skills, especially one who is socially awkward; (in a weaker sense) an intellectual; a smart person.

Synonyms: brain, brainiac, egghead, Thesaurus:intelligent person

Source: Wiktionary



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