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Whenever you ask an asian person if they've studied for a quiz/test/exam, they will usually reply with 'a bit'.. However, don't be fooled. You know that they've spent days studying because of their parents.
You : Hey Ching-Lau, study for that health test?
Asian: *Deep accent* A bit (inside head - for like 5 hours)
a bit by julian1234 May 19, 2010
a bit; 1:30; An hour and a half.
Hey, hay dude, HAY
What?
How long is a bit?
a bit?
yeah?
about an hour and a half.
a bit by bradtastik January 23, 2008
A time period between 15 minutes and 6 hours.
"I didn't lie!" "I said I'd be back in a bit & its only been 5&1/2 hours!
A bit by Bcuteasabutton May 19, 2020
a short amount of time, usually less than 30 mins
a bit by dectom July 22, 2019
A phrase used to indicate any time period ranging from 5 minutes to five hours.

The term can also relative. If discussing a year, it could mean a few months.
I’ll be there in a bit.

I’ll be done with this job in a bit.
A bit by Gobbling gobble gobbler January 10, 2021
a period of time over fifteen minutes but not exceeding 2 hours.

derived from asec
Just gimmie a-bit.
I'll be there in a-bit
a-bit by StevofrmLDN April 30, 2006
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
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