Astro-boffin

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An expert in a field relating to the stars, especially astronomy. Australia, UK, informal

    "Perhaps while confirming the diminution of Pluto's status, the astro-boffins might like to consider a name change for the U-planet."

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astronomer

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"Perhaps while confirming the diminution of Pluto's status, the astro-boffins might like to consider a name change for the U-planet."

Etymology

From astro- + boffin.

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