BOFFIN

Boffin

A boffin is British slang for a scientist, engineer, or other person engaged in technical or scientific work. The original World War II conception of war-winning researchers means that the character tends to have more positive connotations than related characterisations like egghead, nerd, or geek.

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boffin

Noun

  1. A scientist or engineer, especially one engaged in technological or military research.


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