English > boffin: 1 sense > noun 1, person Meaning | (British slang) a scientist or technician engaged in military research. |
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Region | United Kingdom, UK, U.K., Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Great Britain | A monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles |
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Broader | research worker, researcher, investigator | A scientist who devotes himself to doing research |
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Usage of | slang, cant, jargon, lingo, argot, patois, vernacular | A characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) |
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Spanish | boffin, científico |
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Catalan | boffin |
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