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by Isamu 34 days ago
When I see “boffin” in a title I think “The Register” so kudos I guess.
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deflator 34 days ago
I think boffin is a Britishism. I have heard it other places, not just on El Reg. Specifically: a lot on Top Gear when it was hosted by Clarkson.
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womble2 34 days ago
It is British, but actually using it dates you as still being stuck in the 90s (at the latest)
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antonvs 34 days ago
Came here to say the same thing.

Sadly, noticing this doesn’t make us boffins.

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