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boffin [ˈbɒfɪn] n
1. Brit informal a scientist, esp one carrying out military research 2. a person who has extensive skill or knowledge in a particular field a Treasury boffin 3. Informal someone who is considered to be very clever, often to the exclusion of all non-academic interests [of uncertain origin] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
boffin noun (Brit. informal) expert, authority, brain(s) (informal), intellectual, genius, guru, inventor, thinker, wizard, mastermind, intellect, rocket scientist (informal, chiefly U.S.), egghead, wonk (informal), brainbox, bluestocking (usually disparaging), maven (U.S.) fundi (S. African) a bumbling computer boffin How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Pointing to this result as a large and satisfactory one, Mr Boffin smeared it out with his moistened glove, and sat down on the remains. |
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