Boffo

//ˈbɒfoʊ// adj, noun, slang

adj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A great success; a hit.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Outstanding; very good or successful. US, slang

    "“Come on, Lana. Give me and the bird a chance. We're boffo.”"

Adjective
  1. 1
    resoundingly successful and popular wordnet

Synonyms

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boffclickoclickosuccessful

Example

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"“Come on, Lana. Give me and the bird a chance. We're boffo.”"

Etymology

Entertainment industry slang; possibly from box office or buffo.

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