boffin

Meanings

Plural: boffins

Noun

(British slang) a scientist or technician engaged in military research
An engineer or scientist, especially one engaged in technological or military research.
A person with specialized knowledge or skills, especially one who is socially awkward.
A person with specialized knowledge or skills, especially one who is socially awkward.
an intellectual; a smart person.

Origin / Etymology

Origin unknown; a number of possible etymologies have been suggested, but no conclusive evidence exists.
One strong theory conjectures a connection from the "Mr. Boffins" of English novels, such as in Dickens' Our Mutual Friend.

Synonyms

backroom boy, boffin, brain, brainiac, bright spark, egghead, geek, nerd, Poindexter, poindexter, propeller head, shrewd article, smart cookie, supernerd, whiz

Scrabble Score: 14

boffin is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
boffin is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
boffin is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

boffin is a valid Words With Friends word