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boff

boff

1 9.7
A joke that makes an audience laugh loudly
  • noun
  • /bɔf/
  • Archaic
translation icon : carcajada
  • Ruthie, all cheerleaders boff linemen.

Examples

  • Reference: BOFF, Leonardo.

    Blog text (24)

  • The comedian's latest routine had the audience roaring with laughter; every punchline was a definite boff.

  • Catholic coach Dave Boff: "Tyler is going to be a great fit for Syracuse."

    Blog text (9)

  • And while you do, I would like to order 12 Boff crackers... and a cup of mushrooms, crisp.

    Head (1968)

  • Boff!

    The Cannonball Run (1981)

  • When she told the story about her cat's antics, it turned into a real boff that left everyone in stitches.

  • He always knows how to deliver a perfect boff at just the right moment during his stand-up shows.

Synonyms

gag
vsboff
70 3.7

A short funny remark that makes people laugh

is similar but focuses on getting a stronger enthusiastic audience response
guffaw
vsboff
7 6.1

A sudden, loud laugh that bursts out

can be the joke that makes the audience or the loud laugh that follows
a real howler
vsboff
  • Informal
7.5

A joke or mistake that makes people laugh a lot

is a joke or laugh that causes a strong audience reaction

Antonyms

bomb
  • Informal
139 5.6

A complete failure, for example a show or plan that no one likes

How Funny

sidesplitter
  • Informal
7.7
boff
  • Archaic
1 9.7
zinger
  • Informal
19 8.1
joke
∞ 1.0
groaner
  • Informal
1 8.0

Surface Forms

boff singular
boffs plural

Etymology

The word boff for a joke that gets a big laugh comes from old show business slang like boffo and from the loud 'boff' noise people used for a big reaction. So a boff is a joke that 'lands' and makes the audience laugh hard.