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BOFFIN Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word boffin. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word boffin. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BOFFIN

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brain
nounn
noun

• that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

• mental ability

• that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

• someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

• the brain of certain animals used as meat

verb

• hit on the head

• kill by smashing someone's skull

brainiac
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

egghead
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an intellectual; a very studious and academic person

backroom boy
nounn
noun

• an expert adviser involved in making important decisions but usually lacking official status

Best Hypernyms For BOFFIN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for boffin, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
brainiac expert genius intellectual investigator mastermind researcher scholar scientist specialist
Phrases (1)
research worker

Alternatives for BRAIN

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