Where does “astro-boffin” come from?
astro-boffin (English) comes from English boffin — An engineer or scientist, especially one engaged...
astro-boffin (English): An expert in a field relating to the stars,...
Definitions
- An expert in a field relating to the stars,...
Ancestry of “astro-boffin”, step by step
astro-boffin traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English boffin
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | boffin | An engineer or scientist, especially one engaged... |
via English astro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | astro | astroturf |