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Boffin

/ˈbɒfɪn/

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

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noun

1
An engineer or scientist, especially one engaged in technological or military research.
2
(by extension) A person with specialized knowledge or skills, especially one who is socially awkward; (in a weaker sense) an intellectual; a smart person.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Boffin"

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expertsnoun	A person with extensive knowledge or ability in a given subject.
astro-boffinnoun	(UK, Australia, informal) An expert in a field relating to the stars, especially astronomy.
fellownoun	(chiefly in the plural, also figuratively) A companion; a comrade.
engineernoun	(by extension) A person professionally engaged in the technical design and construction of large-scale private and public works such as bridges, buildings, harbours, railways, roads, etc.; a civil engineer.
geeknoun	(colloquial) A person who is intensely interested in a particular field or hobby and often having limited or nonstandard social skills. Often used with an attributive noun.
chemistnoun	A person who specializes in the science of chemistry, especially at a professional level.
geeksternoun	(informal) Someone who is extremely studious or has esoteric knowledge, especially in technological subjects.
technologistnoun	A scientist, engineer, or technician who specializes in a particular technology, or who uses technology in a particular field.
specialistnoun	Someone who is an expert in, or devoted to, some specific branch of study or research.
bench scientistnoun	A scientist who carries out research in a laboratory.
researchistnoun	(dated) A researcher.
tradienoun	(Australia, New Zealand, informal) A tradesman, tradesperson.
techienoun	(informal) One who works with, or has an interest in, technology or computers.
rocket scientistnoun	(hyperbolic, idiomatic, chiefly in the negative) One qualified to handle or understand things which are very complex or confusing; a very intelligent person.
computerologistnoun	(chiefly informal or humorous) One who studies or works with computers.
researchernoun	One who researches.
techniciannoun	A person who studies or practises technology; an expert in a particular technology.
mechaniciannoun	One skilled in building, using, or repairing machines, or who makes machines or tools.
scienticiannoun	(humorous) Someone with the trappings of science who is probably not a true scientist.
enginerdnoun	(slang) A nerdy engineer or engineering student.