"astro-boffin" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: astro-boffins [plural]
Etymology: astro- + boffin Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|astro|boffin}} astro- + boffin Head templates: {{en-noun}} astro-boffin (plural astro-boffins)
  1. (UK, Australia, informal) An expert in a field relating to the stars, especially astronomy. Tags: Australia, UK, informal Categories (topical): People

Inflected forms

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