Boffo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɒfoʊ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Boffo is an adjective meaning (chiefly US, slang) Outstanding; very good or successful.
Meaning
(chiefly US, slang) Outstanding; very good or successful.
More Meanings
- (chiefly in the world of entertainment) A great success; a hit.
Example Sentences
“Come on, Lana. Give me and the bird a chance. We're boffo.”
With a track list stacked with hits such as “Stronger,” “Toxic” and “Circus,” the show has the potential for boffo success, but it also faces unique challenges.
And if the Hollywood stuff didn’t grab you, you could glom onto “RRR,” S.S. Rajamouli’s phenomenally successful Raj-era Indian action epic that, for sheer boffo exuberance, outdid anything the studios churned out this year.
Word Forms
- boffos
Synonyms for boffo
Depending on context, synonyms include boff, clicko.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include superbo, fabulous, bang-up, socko, bomb-ass, outstanding.
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