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boffin

[ bof-in ]

noun

, British Slang.
  1. a scientist or technical expert.


boffin

/ ˈbɒfɪn /

noun

  1. 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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of boffin1

First recorded in 1940–45; origin uncertain
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Word History and Origins

Origin of boffin1

C20: of uncertain origin
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Example Sentences

Lopez had been dining with Mr. and Mrs. Boffin, and had now again encountered his late host and hostess.

Boffin was a little puzzled as he thought on all this, but in the meantime was very proud of his own consistency.

Mr. Boffin had been sure that British honour was going to the dogs and that British greatness was at an end.

He still held his office, but more than once he was seen in private conference with both Sir Orlando and Mr. Boffin.

Somehow, the worse Mr. Boffin treated his secretary, the more Bella felt drawn to the man whose offer of marriage she had refused.

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