Meaning of the word boffin in English
What does boffin mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
boffin
US /ˈbɑː.fɪn/
UK /ˈbɒf.ɪn/
Noun
a person engaged in scientific or technical research, especially one whose appearance or behavior is eccentric or unfashionable (often used humorously or disparagingly)
Example:
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The government's top science boffin presented the new findings.
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He's a bit of a computer boffin, always tinkering with circuits.