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to boff

to boff

1 9.0
To hit someone or something hard, often by accident
  • verb
  • /bɔf/
  • NSFW
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  • As the player boffed his opponent during the match, the crowd erupted in cheers.

Examples

  • The coach told him to boff the target with all his strength.

  • He boffs Emil on the bean - and takes the painting.

  • He boffed the ball so hard that it flew over the fence.

Synonyms

to hit
vsto boff
1.0

To strike someone or something with force

is used in sudden informal situations rather than neutral contact
to knock
vsto boff
937 1.0

To hit something by accident with a sudden movement

is usually used for intentional sudden actions rather than accidents
to strike
vsto boff
553 2.4

To hit someone or something with force

is the sudden informal option rather than the general term
to slap
vsto boff
492 1.0

Hit quickly with the flat part of the hand

is not limited to flat-handed strikes
to punch
vsto boff
455 1.4

To hit someone or something quickly with a closed fist

is not limited to fist strikes
to bang
vsto boff
318 1.0

To hit or close something suddenly and loudly

is not primarily about making noise
to whack
vsto boff
250 5.5

To hit someone or something hard so it makes a loud sound

is not focused on loud sound
to pound
vsto boff
225 1.3

To hit something again and again very hard

is not usually repeated crushing action
to smack
vsto boff
164 3.5

To hit someone or something with an open hand

is not limited to open-handed strikes
to jump
vsto boff
  • NSFW
134 6.0

To suddenly attack someone often without warning

is a single sudden hit rather than a broader attack
to box
vsto boff
47 2.0

To fight another person using the fists, often as a sport

is a single sudden strike rather than a sporting fight
to pop
vsto boff
  • Informal
46 3.4

To hit someone or something quickly and lightly

is stronger and not usually light
to pummel
vsto boff
46 6.7

Hit something many times, usually with your fists

is a single sudden strike not repeated blows
to thump
vsto boff
27 3.4

To hit something hard so it makes a dull sound

is not defined by a dull thudding sound
to bludgeon
vsto boff
  • NSFW
23 8.8

To hit someone repeatedly with a heavy stick or club

is not tied to using a heavy weapon
to jab
vsto boff
19 3.3

To poke quickly and sharply with a finger, hand, or object

is not limited to small sharp pokes
to clobber
vsto boff
  • NSFW
19 7.7

To hit someone or something very hard many times

is a single sudden strike rather than repeated battering
to bean
vsto boff
  • Slang
8 9.7

To hit someone on the head with a hard object

is not limited to head strikes or thrown objects
to wallop
vsto boff
  • Informal
2 7.3

To hit something or someone very hard

is not necessarily extremely heavy
to biff
vsto boff
  • Informal
1 9.8

To hit someone or something suddenly and hard, often with your fist

is not limited to the fist
to swack
vsto boff
  • Archaic
1 9.9

To hit someone or something hard

is usually sudden and informal rather than just forceful
to bop
vsto boff
  • Informal
1 6.1

To hit someone quickly in a light, playful way

is not typically playful
to wack
vsto boff
  • Informal
1 8.9

Hit someone or something quickly and hard

is not defined by sharpness
to baste
vsto boff
  • Offensive
1 9.5

To hit someone repeatedly and very hard

is not characterized by continuous violent repetition
to whuff
vsto boff
9.9

To hit something so it makes a dull heavy sound

is not identified by the dull sound
to swig
vsto boff
  • Archaic
8.6

To hit something very hard with your fist or a bat

is not specifically done with a fist or bat

How Hard

to smash
311 2.1
bash
  • NSFW
4 4.6
to boff
  • NSFW
1 9.0
to hit
1.0
to knock
937 1.0
to tap
174 1.0

Surface Forms

boff infinitive
boffed past
boffed past participle
boffing present participle
boffs third person singular

Etymology

The verb boff meaning to hit something hard likely comes from the sound 'boff' people use for a sudden thud, like the noise of a punch or heavy hit. So to boff someone or something is to strike it forcefully and suddenly.