boffin

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Etymology

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈbɒfɪn/
• (America) IPA: /ˈbɑfɪn/

Noun

boffin (plural boffins)

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

   Synonyms: backroom boy

2. (Australia, New Zealand, Britain, Ireland, 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

Translations

• Italian: scienziato
• Russian: эруди́т
• Spanish: cientifico

Translations

• French: intello
• Spanish: especialista

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