Boffinry vs. Boffin

Boffinrynoun

The characteristic behaviour of boffins; nerdy scientific thinking.

Boffinnoun

An engineer or scientist, especially one engaged in technological or military research.

Boffinnoun

A person with specialized knowledge or skills, especially one who is socially awkward; (in a weaker sense) an intellectual; a smart person.

Boffinnoun

a scientist or technician, especially one engaged in military research.

Boffinnoun

a scientist or technician engaged in military research

Boffin

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.