BOFFIN


Meaning of BOFFIN in English

(~s)

1.

A ~ is a scientist, especially one who is doing research. (BRIT INFORMAL)

The ~s of Imperial College in London think they may have found a solution.

= egghead

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2.

Very clever people are sometimes called ~s. (BRIT INFORMAL)

A computer ~ is set to make ?5million from his revolutionary photo technology.

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