Policy wonk or someone that is knowledgeable on a subject.
Boffin
Example Sentences
"The government boffins are working on it."
"He's a bit of a computer boffin."
Etymology & History
RAF slang from WWII for scientific researchers and inventors working on military technology. Origin uncertain, possibly from Dickens character Mr. Boffin or 'boffing' (buffing/polishing knowledge).
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General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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