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    boffo
    /ˈbɒfəʊ/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a theatrical production or film, or a review of one) very successful or wholeheartedly commendatory: "a boffo box office certainty"
    • 2. (of a laugh) deep and unrestrained: "I'm not going for the big boffo laughs"

    noun

    • 1. a success: "the finale is a genuine boffo"

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  2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBOFFO definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Boffo is a slang term that means very good or highly successful, or a person who has extensive skill or knowledge in a particular field. Learn the word origin, usage, synonyms, and examples of boffo from Collins English Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › boffoBoffo Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Boffo is an adjective that means extremely successful or sensational. Learn its synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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    noun. , plural bof·fos. boff. adjective. highly effective or successful: He gave a boffo performance as Cyrano. boffo. / ˈbɒfəʊ / adjective. slang. very good; highly successful. noun. a person who has extensive skill or knowledge in a particular field. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of boffo 1.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › boffoboffo adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of boffo adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › boffoBoffo - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    1 day ago · resoundingly successful and popular. “for years he was a boffo box office certainty”. synonyms: successful. having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › boffoBoffo - definition of boffo by The Free Dictionary

    Boffo is a slang adjective meaning extremely successful or great, or a noun meaning a dazzling success. Find out the origin, usage and examples of boffo, and its synonyms and antonyms.

  8. www.oed.com › dictionary › boffo_adj1boffo, adj.¹ & n.² meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

    Boffo is an American slang word that can mean very good, excellent, or a lot of money. It is derived from boff, a slang verb meaning to hit or punch. Learn more about its meaning, usage, and origin in the Oxford English Dictionary.