Definition of "boffins" [boffins]

• Plural form of boffin. (noun)

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• "Informed Whitehall sources said GCHQ "boffins" – of all ages – were subjected to particular pressure in their private life because of the nature of their specialist knowledge and skills and the secrecy surrounding them."
• "Aside from "boffins" such as myself and others like me who may read too deep into lighthearted films, a regular Joe just wants a 90 min time killer."
• "The "boffins" I was thinking of were the political tall forehead types over there, not the good guys."