boffo

[ bof-oh ]
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noun,plural bof·fos.
adjective
  1. highly effective or successful: He gave a boffo performance as Cyrano.

Origin of boffo

1
Perhaps alteration of buffo or bouffe
  • Also boff·o·la [bo-foh-luh]. /bɒˈfoʊ lə/.

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British Dictionary definitions for boffo

boffo

/ (ˈbɒfəʊ) /


adjective
  1. slang very good; highly successful

noun
  1. a person who has extensive skill or knowledge in a particular field

Origin of boffo

1
C20: of uncertain origin

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