"boffinry" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: boffin + -ry Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|boffin|ry}} boffin + -ry Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} boffinry (uncountable)
  1. (British, informal) The characteristic behaviour of boffins; nerdy scientific thinking. Tags: British, informal, uncountable
    Sense id: en-boffinry-en-noun-y2KqLoue Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ry

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