Definitions

1. noun

a sudden loud noise, typically made by a gunshot or explosion

“The boff of the firework startled the children.”

2. verb

to hit or strike something with a sudden loud noise, often causing it to break

“She boffed the old vase when she tried to clean it.”

3. verb

to criticize or scold severely

“The teacher boffed the student for not doing his homework.”