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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (1)

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



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

boffin \bof"fin\ n.
   a scientist or technician, especially one engaged in military
   research. [British slang]
   [WordNet 1.5]


WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

boffin
    n 1: (British slang) a scientist or technician engaged in
         military research