computer boffin

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• boffin — [[t]bɒ̱fɪn[/t]] boffins 1) N COUNT A boffin is a scientist, especially one who is doing research. [BRIT, INFORMAL] The boffins of Imperial College in London think they may have found a solution. Syn: egg head 2) N COUNT Very clever people are… …   English dictionary

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• boffin — bof|fin [ˈbɔfın US ˈba: ] n BrE informal 1.) a scientist 2.) someone who is very clever ▪ He was always a bit of a boffin, even at school. ▪ computer boffins …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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