"boffiny" meaning in English

See boffiny in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more boffiny [comparative], most boffiny [superlative]
Etymology: boffin + -y Etymology templates: {{suf|en|boffin|y}} boffin + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} boffiny (comparative more boffiny, superlative most boffiny)
  1. (informal) Like a boffin; nerdy. Tags: informal
    Sense id: en-boffiny-en-adj-v-78kvkn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y

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