English word origin

Etymology of boffo

Entertainment industry slang; possibly from box office or buffo.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

Outstanding; very good or successful.

noun

A great success; a hit.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Entertainment industry slang; possibly from box office or buffo.

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