boffin

• Gíria britânica para designar um cientista ou técnico, especialmente aquele envolvido em pesquisas militares ou governamentais.

A British slang term for a scientist or technician, especially one engaged in military research.

1. Scientist or expertC1informalbritishscientific

   A person who is highly skilled or knowledgeable in a scientific or technical field, often involved in research and development.

   Cientista ou especialista

   • The boffins at the lab developed a new type of battery.
   • A team of boffins worked on the secret project during the war.
   • The company hired a boffin to solve the complex engineering problem.

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