NYT Dictionary

BOFFOLA

/ˈbɑfoʊlə/
NounBOFF-o-laboff-o-la · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A coarse or farcical gag; a joke provoking hearty laughter.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From boff + -ola.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cacklechortlechuckleconvulsioncrowgiggleguffawhilarityhorselaughlaugh

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025.

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