English word origin

Etymology of boof

Imitative. Kayaking sense from the onomatopoeic sound a kayak makes when it lands on the water after “ski jumping” the waterfall forming the backwash; generally attributed to whitewater kayaking aficionados in the easter

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Source etymology 1

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intj

The sound of a blow or collision; wham. · A preliminary, soft "pre-bark" that a dog makes when unsure that a full, vocal bark is warranted.

verb

To make this sound. · To make a boof jump when whitewater kayaking, rafting, etc. · To surface quickly and catch prey by gulping, a behaviour which produces an audible sound.

noun

A “jump” over hydraulic backwash in a high-gradient mountain river, an action analogous to a skier jumping a cliff.

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

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Source etymology 2

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verb

To have anal sex with someone, usually as the penetrative partner (possibly with negative connotations). · To conceal (a prohibited item) in one's rectum. · To consume (drugs) rectally. · To consume (drugs) in any fashion.

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

Related to boff.

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Source etymology 4

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verb

To puff out in a voluminous way.

noun

Extra volume of the hair, not necessarily desired; the quality of being bouffant.

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Spelling variant of bouffe.

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