Boffin

//ˈbɒfɪn//

Word Type

Noun

The word "boffin" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

astro-boffin boff boffinery boffinish boffinism boffinry boffiny

Context

australia britain united kingdom

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

investigator research worker researcher

Type Of (IsA)

research worker

Related Terms

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Related Terms

awkward engage engineer knowledge mad scientist military scientist skill socially technological

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