Boffo: meaning, definitions and examples

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boffo

 

[ หˆbษ’foสŠ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น excelente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเฅเค•เฅƒเคทเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ausgezeichnet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hebat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ัƒะดะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ znakomity

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ด ๆ™ดใ‚‰ใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท excellent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ excelente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผkemmel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›Œ๋ฅญํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ุชุงุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vynikajรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vynikajรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆžๅฅฝ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odliฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรกbรฆrt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะผะฐัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒจแƒœแƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผkษ™mmษ™l

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.