Boffo: meaning, definitions and examples
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boffo
[ หbษfoส ]
entertainment
Boffo is an informal term used to describe something that is extremely successful or impressive, particularly in terms of audience response or box office performance. It is often used in the context of movies or theatrical performances that achieve great acclaim or financial success.
Synonyms
impressive, outstanding, spectacular, successful.
Examples of usage
- The film received boffo reviews and broke box office records.
- The comedian delivered a boffo performance that had the audience roaring with laughter.
- Her boffo show in the theater left everyone wanting more.
Translations
Translations of the word "boffo" in other languages:
๐ต๐น excelente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเฅเคเฅเคทเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช ausgezeichnet
๐ฎ๐ฉ hebat
๐บ๐ฆ ััะดะพะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ znakomity
๐ฏ๐ต ็ด ๆดใใใ
๐ซ๐ท excellent
๐ช๐ธ excelente
๐น๐ท mรผkemmel
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ฅญํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ู ุชุงุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ vynikajรญcรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ vynikajรบci
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅฅฝ็
๐ธ๐ฎ odliฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ frรกbรฆrt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะผะฐัะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแกแแแแจแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผkษmmษl
๐ฒ๐ฝ excelente
Etymology
The term 'boffo' emerged in American English in the early 20th century, primarily within the entertainment industry. It is believed to have originated from 'boff' โ a slang term that denoted a loud laugh or applause, often associated with successful comedic performances. The word became popularized in the 1940s and 1950s, especially in theatrical contexts, to refer to hits in film, radio, and stage shows. Over time, 'boffo' transcended its original context, coming to signify anything that achieves notable success or impact, thus evolving into a more generalized adjective.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,494, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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