boffin
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Noun — British informal: a scientist or technical expert, especially one involved in research.
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Mainly British informal usage; rarely used in American English.
Etymology
Origin uncertain; one popular theory links it to the bumbling "Mr. Boffin" character in Dickens's novel Our Mutual Friend.
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What does “boffin” mean?
The word “boffin” means british informal: a scientist or technical expert, especially one involved in research. In plain terms, a British word for a scientist, engineer, or technical expert, often used slightly affectionately.
How do you pronounce “boffin”?
“Boffin” is pronounced BO-fihn (/ˈbɑfɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “boffin” in a sentence?
Here is “boffin” used in a sentence: “Government boffins developed the new radar system during the war.”
What part of speech is “boffin”?
“Boffin” is a noun.