What is another word for bouffe?

Pronunciation: [bˈuːf] (IPA)

Bouffe is a French slang word meaning "food" or "meal." However, there are several synonyms to describe the same concept. Some common synonyms for bouffe include food, cuisine, fare, fare manger, sustenance, chow, and grub. Other related terms might include cuisine, gastronomy, delicacies, treats, and dining. These words are all used to refer to the act of eating or consuming, whether it be for sustenance or for pleasure. It is important to note that the tone and context in which these words are used can change the meaning of the word, and therefore it is always best to consider the context when using these terms.

Synonyms for Bouffe:

What are the hypernyms for Bouffe?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Bouffe?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for bouffe (as nouns)

Usage examples for Bouffe

For my part I prefer opera-bouffe."
"With Edge Tools"
Hobart Chatfield-Taylor
Mark Lemon, with characteristic shrewdness, soon discovered in what direction lay the talent and perhaps the penchant of the artist, and told him not to try to be "too funny," but to do the graceful side of things, and to be "the romantic tenor in Mr. Punch's opera bouffe company," while Keene was to do the comic songs.
"The History of "Punch""
M. H. Spielmann
They were followed by the Medical Department, by the Private Secretary, the Military Private Secretary, the Assistant Under Secretaries, by the Gentlemen in Waiting, the Master of the Horse, the Dean of the Chapel Royal, the Chamberlain, the Gentleman Usher, the Comptroller, the State Steward, walking with a wand, like a doge in an opera bouffe; then came another secretary, and another band of the underlings who flock about this mock court.
"Muslin"
George Moore

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