boffin definition
boffin (plural boffins) (Britain, Australia, informal) A scientist or engineer, especially one engaged in technological or military research. 1942 February 2, Tizard, Sir Henry, âParliamentary and Scientific Committee. Luncheon.â, in Journal of the Institute of Petroleum, volume 28, number 219, page 58: In fact, a fighting friend of mine said that he could hardly walk in any direction in this war without tumbling over a scientist who had got in the way.