Boffo — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈbä-(ˌ)fō/ bof·fo

Meaning & Definition of Boffo

Boffo (adjective)

  1. extremely successful, sensational

Boffo (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. of the very best kind

    "a boffo performance that wowed even Broadway's toughest critics"

    similar: A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, blue-ribbon, bonny (chiefly British), boss (slang), brag, brave, bully, bumper, capital, choice, classic, cool (slang), corking, crackerjack, cracking, dandy, divine, dope (slang), down (slang), dynamite, excellent, fab, fabulous, famous, fantabulous (slang), fantastic, fine, first-class, first-rate, first-string, five-star, four-star, frontline, gangbusters, gilt-edged, gone (slang), grand, great, groovy, heavenly, high-class, hot, hype (slang), immense, jim-dandy, keen, lovely, marvelous, mean, neat, nifty, noble, number one, numero uno, out-of-sight (slang), par excellence, peachy, peachy keen, phat (slang), prime, primo (slang), prize, prizewinning, quality, radical (slang), righteous (slang), sensational, slick, splendid, stellar, sterling, superb, superior, superlative, supernal, swell, terrific, tip-top, top, top-notch, top-of-the-line, top-shelf, topflight, topping (chiefly British), unsurpassed, wizard (chiefly British), wonderful, out of this world, too much
    related: acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, good, OK, passable, satisfactory, tolerable, better, exceptional, fancy, high-grade, high-test, premium, select, special, superfine, classical, standard, traditional
    opposite: atrocious, awful, execrable, lousy, pathetic, poor, rotten, terrible, vile, wretched
    near: bad, inferior, low-grade, substandard, unsatisfactory, mediocre, middling, second-class, second-rate

Related Entry: Boff (noun)

Boff is a different word from Boffo. The synonyms below are for boff, not for boffo.

  1. an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement

    "an old joke dating from the days of vaudeville that's still good for a boff"

    similar: belly laugh, boffola, cachinnation, cackle, chortle, chuckle, giggle, guffaw, hee-haw, horselaugh, laugh, laughter, snicker, snigger, titter, twitter
    related: crow, whoop, grin, simper, smile, smirk
    near: cry, groan, moan, sob, wail, face, frown, grimace, lower, mouth, pout, scowl

  2. something said or done to cause laughter

    "the emcee told some good boffs that kept the ceremony from becoming too serious"

    similar: boffola, crack, drollery, funny, gag, giggle (chiefly British), jape, jest, joke, josh, laugh, nifty, one-liner, pleasantry, quip, rib, sally, waggery, wisecrack, witticism, yuk (slang)
    related: funning, joking, wisecracking, knee-slapper, panic (slang), riot, scream, thigh-slapper, antic, buffoonery, caper, leg-pull, monkeyshine(s), practical joke, prank, trick, burlesque, caricature, lampoon, mock, mockery, parody, put-on, riff, banter, kidding, persiflage, raillery, repartee, drollness, facetiousness, funniness, hilariousness, humorousness, comedy, humor, wit, wordplay

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Boffo

The most common words with a similar meaning to Boffo:

Slang: boss, cool, dope, down, fantabulous, gone, hype, out-of-sight, phat, primo, radical, righteous
Chiefly British: bonny, topping, wizard
A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, blue-ribbon, brag, brave, bully, bumper, capital, choice, classic, corking, crackerjack, cracking, dandy, divine, dynamite, excellent, fab, fabulous, famous, fantastic, fine, first-class, first-rate, first-string, five-star, four-star, frontline, gangbusters, gilt-edged, grand, great, groovy, heavenly, high-class

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Boffo

Words with the opposite meaning of Boffo:

atrocious, awful, execrable, lousy, pathetic, poor, rotten, terrible, vile, wretched

Related Words for Boffo

acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, good, OK, passable, satisfactory, tolerable, better, exceptional, fancy, high-grade, high-test, premium, select, special, superfine, classical, standard, traditional

Near Antonyms of Boffo

bad, inferior, low-grade, substandard, unsatisfactory, mediocre, middling, second-class, second-rate

Origin & Etymology of Boffo

First known use: 1943

Frequently Asked Questions about Boffo

What does "Boffo" mean?

"Boffo" means extremely successful, sensational. As an adjective, it is defined as: extremely successful, sensational.

What is another word for "Boffo"?

Other words for "Boffo" include A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip and blue-ribbon. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Boffo" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Boffo"?

There are 116 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Boffo". Common alternatives include A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, blue-ribbon, bonny and boss.

What is a slang word for "Boffo"?

Slang words for "Boffo" include boss, cool, dope, down, fantabulous and gone.

What is the opposite of "Boffo"?

Antonyms of "Boffo" include atrocious, awful, execrable, lousy, pathetic, poor, rotten and terrible. Near antonyms include bad, inferior, low-grade and substandard.

How do you use "Boffo" in a sentence?

Examples of "Boffo" in a sentence: "a boffo performance that wowed even Broadway's toughest critics".

Is "Boffo" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Boffo" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Boffo"?

"Boffo" is pronounced /ˈbä-(ˌ)fō/ and divided into syllables as bof·fo.