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boffo

American  
[bof-oh] / ˈbɒf oʊ /
Also boffola

noun

plural

boffos
  1. boff.


adjective

  1. highly effective or successful.

    He gave a boffo performance as Cyrano.

boffo British  
/ ˈbɒfəʊ /

adjective

  1. slang very good; highly successful

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noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of boffo

Perhaps alteration of buffo or bouffe

Example Sentences

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But such a boffo bond showing seems unlikely in 2026, especially for longer maturities.

From Barron's

But such a boffo bond showing seems unlikely in 2026, especially for longer maturities.

From Barron's

Once the news had dropped by Thursday morning, buyers rushed in, giving the all-clear sign, it seemed, after Nvidia’s boffo earnings and a robust job report.

From Barron's

Once the news had dropped by Thursday morning, buyers rushed in, giving the all-clear sign, it seemed, after Nvidia’s boffo earnings and a robust job report.

From Barron's

Here, he discusses building a boffo touring business, his “robotic” side and why he no longer drives his own boat.

From The Wall Street Journal