boffin: Word of the day for February 11, 2019 selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

boffin , n : (Australia, Britain, informal) An engineer or scientist, especially one engaged in technological or military research. (Australia, Britain, informal, by extension) A person with specialized knowledge or skills, especially one who is socially awkward; (in a weaker sense) an intellectual; a smart person. Today is designated by the United Nations as the …

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