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boffin

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "boffin" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

boffin

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boffin is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, boffin is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofboffin

1noun
  • An engineer or scientist, especially one engaged in technological or military research.

    Synonyms: "backroom boy"

  • (by extension) A person with specialized knowledge or skills, especially one who is socially awkward; (in a weaker sense) an intellectual; a smart person.

    Synonyms: brain, brainiac, egghead

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