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boff Meaning & Definition

/bɒf/

What Does Boff Mean?

Boff is used as a verb meaning To have sexual intercourse with (someone). As a noun, it means A big laugh. As a noun, it means A pupil who works hard; a swot.

Boff: Key Facts

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation/bɒf/
Synonymsboffo and clicko
Pluralboffs
Verb formsboffs, boffing, boffed

Boff Definition (Verb)

  1. To have sexual intercourse with (someone).

Boff as a Noun

  1. A big laugh.
  2. A line in a film etc that elicits such a laugh.
  3. A great success; a hit.

Noun

  1. A pupil who works hard; a swot.

Verb

  1. To hit; to strike.

Noun

  1. A hit or smack.

Noun

  1. (entertainment) A big laugh.
  2. (entertainment) A line in a film etc that elicits such a laugh.
  3. (entertainment) A great success; a hit.

Synonyms of Boff

Boff synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

boff (third-person singular simple present boffs, present participle boffing, simple past and past participle boffed)

boff (plural boffs)

Words That Rhyme With Boff

Origin of Boff

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Origin 2: Possibly shortened from boffin.

Origin 3: Imitative.

Questions People Ask About Boff

Is boff a verb or a noun?

Boff is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for boff?

You can replace boff with words such as boffo and clicko. See the full list of boff synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of boff?

The plural of boff is boffs.

What is the past tense of boff?

The past tense of boff is boffed. The present participle is boffing.

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