La Bouffe

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Updated May 19, 2017

This French word -- pronounced "boof" -- is defined as food, grub, or a nosh.

Examples

C'est l'heure de la bouffe - It's time to eat

On va organiser une grande bouffe - We're going to do a big spread

Expressions: À la bouffe! - Come and eat! Dinner's ready!; faire la bouffe - to get the food ready; se faire une bouffe - to meet up for a bite (to eat)

(adj) l'opéra bouffe - comic opera

Related: bouffer - to eat, nosh

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