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Definition of rocket scientist noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

rocket scientist

noun
 
/ˈrɒkɪt saɪəntɪst/
 
/ˈrɑːkɪt saɪəntɪst/
used especially in negative sentences (informal)
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  1. an extremely intelligent person
    • You don't need to be a rocket scientist to figure out that this plan will not work.
    • He's a nice kid—maybe not a rocket scientist, but he's very sweet.
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