BOFH
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Initialism of bastard operator from hell.
Register: Internet, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “BOFH” mean?
Initialism of bastard operator from hell.
Is “BOFH” formal or informal?
BOFH is generally Internet, slang.