"boffer" meaning in All languages combined

See boffer on Wiktionary

Noun [Dutch]

IPA: /ˈbɔ.fər/ Audio: Nl-boffer.ogg Forms: boffers [plural], boffertje [diminutive, neuter]
Etymology: From boffen (“to be lucky”) + -er. Etymology templates: {{af|nl|boffen|-er|id2=agent noun|t1=to be lucky}} boffen (“to be lucky”) + -er Head templates: {{nl-noun|m|-s|boffertje}} boffer m (plural boffers, diminutive boffertje n)
  1. lucky person Tags: masculine Synonyms: geluksvogel, gelukzak, bofkont

Noun [English]

Audio: En-au-boffer.ogg Forms: boffers [plural]
Etymology: From boff + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|boff|er|id2=agent noun}} boff + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} boffer (plural boffers)
  1. (slang) A fake weapon made from foam and used in simulated combat, as in roleplaying games. Wikipedia link: Foam weapon Tags: slang

Inflected forms

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