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It's typical of the Register. They always use the word "boffin" for expert/scientist. It's a british word used to describe a clever person.
by cpncrunch 3mo ago
It's typical of the Register. They always use the word "boffin" for expert/scientist. It's a british word used to describe a clever person.
- MobiusHorizons 3mo agoRoughly interchangeable with egg head I think, although more used and slightly more endearing.
- KineticLensman 3mo agoUsed in WW2 to refer to radar engineers, bouncing bomb designers etc