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boffin

noun

(British slang) a scientist or technician engaged in military research

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Word length
6
Starts with
B
Ends with
N
Contains
OF
Scrabble score
14

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Pronunciation

ˈbɒfɪn

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noun

  1. (British slang) a scientist or technician engaged in military research

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