boffo
- adjective
- /ˈbɑːfoʊ/
- Archaic
- Her latest novel received boffo reviews and quickly climbed the bestseller charts.
Examples
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The comedian's new show was a boffo hit with both critics and audiences.
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After a boffo opening weekend, the movie set a new box office record.
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The new comedy show received a boffo response from the audience.
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That movie was a boffo hit at the box office!
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The comedy show was a boffo success, leaving the audience laughing all night.
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Her latest album became a boffo hit, topping the charts for weeks.
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The movie received boffo reviews, making it one of the bestsellers of the year.
Synonyms
Very popular and wanted by many people
Antonyms
How Successful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Boffo is old showbiz slang and one popular story says it comes from the sound boff, like a loud hit or punch. So, a 'boffo' show is one that makes a big, instant splash and is very successful.