RESEARCH
NOUNS
► MCPAPER a sloppily written, poorly researched piece of work → 1980s US students’ sl.
NOUNS – PERSON
► BACKROOM BOY someone engaged on (secret) research → 1943 sl.
► BOFFIN a person who is enthusiastic for and knowledgeable in any pursuit, activity, study, etc., esp. a research scientist; someone engaged on (secret) research; orig. Royal Air Force usage for a scientist working on radar → 1945 sl.
► BURROWER a researcher → 1977 UK security service usage
VERBS
► DIG OUT to research and discover; to find and obtain → 1611 UK sl.
► DIG UP to research and discover; to find and obtain → 1611 UK sl.
► KICK THE TIRES to test, check, or research the condition or quality of a product, service, etc., before purchase or use → 1964 orig. US
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