interjection
boof
boof
Boof (interjection) means used to represent a sudden thud, bang, or collision. Example: “Boof! The door slammed shut in the wind.”
interjection
1
Used to represent a sudden thud, bang, or collision.
"Boof! The door slammed shut in the wind."
noun
1
In whitewater kayaking, a move where the paddler skips the boat across the top of a drop instead of diving into the water below.
"She timed her boof perfectly to clear the hole at the base of the falls."
verb
1
To perform this kayaking move.
"He boofed the ledge and paddled on without missing a stroke."
How to use boof
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMostly used as a sound effect, or, among kayakers, for a specific technique of skipping over a river drop.
When to use it
The kayaking sense is a niche sporting term; the interjection is informal and playful.
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Word forms
- Plural
- boofs
- Third person singular
- boofs
- Past tense
- boofed
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_____! The door slammed shut in the wind.
Etymology
An imitative word, mimicking the sound a kayak makes landing flat on the water after clearing a drop; the sport usage grew out of whitewater kayaking circles in the US in the 1970s.
Rhymes for boof
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What does “boof” mean?
The word “boof” means used to represent a sudden thud, bang, or collision. In plain terms, mostly used as a sound effect, or, among kayakers, for a specific technique of skipping over a river drop.
How do you pronounce “boof”?
“Boof” is pronounced boof (/buːf/ in IPA).
How do you use “boof” in a sentence?
Here is “boof” used in a sentence: “Boof! The door slammed shut in the wind.”
What part of speech is “boof”?
Depending on how it is used, “boof” can be an interjection, a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “boof” come from?
The word “boof” dates back to around 1970. An imitative word, mimicking the sound a kayak makes landing flat on the water after clearing a drop; the sport usage grew out of whitewater kayaking circles in the US in the 1970s.
How many meanings does “boof” have?
“Boof” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used to represent a sudden thud, bang, or collision.
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