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单词 boffo
释义

boffo

[ bof-oh ]
/ ˈbɒf oʊ /
Slang.
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noun, plural bof·fos.

boff.

adjective

highly effective or successful: He gave a boffo performance as Cyrano.
Also boff·o·la [bo-foh-luh]. /bɒˈfoʊ lə/.

Origin of boffo

perhaps alteration of buffo or bouffe

Words nearby boffo

boet, Boethius, boeuf bourguignon, boff, boffin, boffo, Bofors gun, bog, Bogalusa, bogan, Bogarde
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Example sentences from the Web for boffo

  • He seemed to think that after that boffo first debate, he could just tread water.

    What Might Mitt Have Done?|Michael Tomasky|November 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST
  • Clinton ensured that reviews of a boffo speech would morph into reviews of an endless speech.

    Bill Clinton Brings a Passion Infusion to the DNC|Howard Kurtz|September 6, 2012|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for boffo

boffo
/ (ˈbɒfəʊ) /

adjective

slang very good; highly successful

noun

a person who has extensive skill or knowledge in a particular field

Word Origin for boffo

C20: of uncertain origin
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