propellipää — meaning in English
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English meaning
- boffin noun British informal: a scientist or technical expert, especially one involved in research.
Senses
propellipää is used for these senses in English:
- boffin (Australia, New Zealand, Britain, Ireland, informal) An engineer or scientist, especially one engaged in technological or military research. [from 1930s]
- propeller head (slang, somewhat, derogatory) A person deeply absorbed in an academic field or technical interest, especially to the exclusion of social activities.