Boffinry vs. Boffin
Boffinry vs. Boffin
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Boffinry
Term AThe characteristic behaviour of boffins; nerdy scientific thinking.
Boffin
Term BAn engineer or scientist, especially one engaged in technological or military research.
Example: ‘backroom boy’;
A person with specialized knowledge or skills, especially one who is socially awkward; (in a weaker sense) an intellectual; a smart person.
a scientist or technician, especially one engaged in military research.
a scientist or technician engaged in military research
Boffin is a British slang term for a scientist, engineer, or other person engaged in technical or scientific research and development. The World War II conception of boffins as war-winning researchers lends the term a more positive connotation than related terms such as nerd, egghead, geek or spod.
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