Colloquial word used to refer to highly trained specialists in their respective fields; especially when the exact field of specialty is unknown.
Usually used when an new and unknown piece of technology is being discussed, and having no idea what branch of speacialty is responsible.
Used commonly in 60s and 70s British spy movies and war movies to infer generally to clever people developing, researching weapons etc...
Usually used when an new and unknown piece of technology is being discussed, and having no idea what branch of speacialty is responsible.
Used commonly in 60s and 70s British spy movies and war movies to infer generally to clever people developing, researching weapons etc...
The Boffins at the laboratory must have worked hard to make this new flying car....
Who knows how it works? That's one for the Boffins....
Who knows how it works? That's one for the Boffins....
by RobbieY July 1, 2006
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Scientist /egghead; highly qualified in his field . Someone who knows a great deal about very little .
Origin: 1930's/40's Royal Air Force slang .
Origin: 1930's/40's Royal Air Force slang .
1.The Boffins at the research lab have once again saved the day and avoided catastrophe .
2.Barnes Wallis was delighted to join the Boffins at the central research aerospace lab .
2.Barnes Wallis was delighted to join the Boffins at the central research aerospace lab .
by Peter T July 3, 2006
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Get the Colon-bowlin' mug.someone who always seems 2 get the highest score in maths even whilst suffering from beubonic plague. however when out of school they lead a secret double life where they do crazy stunts with fellow daredevil boffins. such as bungee jumping off the mensa headquarters and running in front of cars screaming algebra sums.
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Guy 1: "yo, let me get the rest of that tea"
Guy 2: "man, you boofin."
Guy trippin on acid: "omg the unicorn ate the baby!"
Random guy: "wtf is that guy talking about?"
Acid guys friend: "man, ignore him. He's boofin."
Guy 2: "man, you boofin."
Guy trippin on acid: "omg the unicorn ate the baby!"
Random guy: "wtf is that guy talking about?"
Acid guys friend: "man, ignore him. He's boofin."
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