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1. A person involved in scientific/technical research, usually associated with the wearing of white laboratory coats, glasses, and carrying a clipboard. Derog. {Informal}
2. An intellectual.
http://www.peevish.co.uk/slang/b.htm

a person who is enthusiastic for and knowledgeable in any pursuit, activity, study, etc., especially a research scientist.
http://www.macquariedictionary.com.au/anonymous@4248086594 0...

Chiefly British Slang A scientist, especially one engaged in research.
http://www.bartleby.com/61/64/B0366400.html

informal, chiefly Brit. a scientist.
http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/boffin?view=uk

MAINLY UK INFORMAL
a scientist who is considered to know a lot about science and not to be interested in other things:
a technical/computer boffin
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=8581&dict=CAL...

Brit. Slang.
a scientist or technical expert
http://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/boffin

Czyli: inteligent, intelektualista, naukowiec, uczony, badacz, profesor, jajogłowy.