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Meaning
Noun
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In Australian English, British English, Irish English & New Zealand English:
An
engineer
or
scientist
, especially one
engaged
in
technological
or
military
research.
●
In Australian English, British English, Irish English, New Zealand English & People:
A person with
specialized
knowledge or skills, especially one who is
socially
awkward
; (in a
weaker
sense
) an
intellectual
; a
smart
person.
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Rhymes
Coffin
Boffin
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