Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

boff

verb
/bɔf/
Definition
To hit someone or something, often used informally.
Examples
  • He boffed the pillow in frustration.
  • The new movie really boffed at the box office.
Meaning
The term is commonly used in British slang to describe striking someone or to mean that something has succeeded or been very popular.
Synonyms
  • hit
  • punch
  • thump
  • smack
  • achieve