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boffin in Finnish

boffin in Finnish is inssi, propellipää — boffin means british informal: a scientist or technical expert, especially one involved in research.

boffin in Finnish

inssi
noun
(Australia, New Zealand, Britain, Ireland, informal) An engineer or scientist, especially one engaged in technological or military research. [from 1930s]
propellipää
noun
(Australia, New Zealand, Britain, Ireland, informal) An engineer or scientist, especially one engaged in technological or military research. [from 1930s]

What does "boffin" mean?

  1. noun British informal: a scientist or technical expert, especially one involved in research.
    "Government boffins developed the new radar system during the war."
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boffin in a sentence

  • Government boffins developed the new radar system during the war.
  • The tech boffins at the lab unveiled a faster battery design.

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What is "boffin" in Finnish?

"boffin" in Finnish is inssi, propellipää. boffin means: British informal: a scientist or technical expert, especially one involved in research.

How do you use "boffin" in a sentence?

Example: "Government boffins developed the new radar system during the war." In Finnish, "boffin" is inssi, propellipää.

Are there other ways to say "boffin" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "boffin": inssi, propellipää.

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