Etymology From (obsolete) bufflehead (“buffalo-head, stupid person”). Boofhead was the name of a cartoon character in a Sydney newspaper during the 1940s.
'And he looks fit. Strong. I worry about you here alone. There are some real boofheads in this building.' 'Harmless boofheads. Anyway, I'm safer with boofheads down the hall than some religious nut-job muscle man in the flat with me.'2010, Emily Maguire, Smoke in the Room, page 2:
"Stop it, you daft thing." He draws me into a warm hug. "I might be a bit of a boofhead but I do understand." My arms wrap tightly around him. "You′re not a boofhead. You′re a very nice man and I′m glad you′re my friend."2010, Cathryn Brunet, Three Over Par, unnumbered page:
Etymology From (obsolete) bufflehead (“buffalo-head, stupid person”). Boofhead was the name of a cartoon character in a Sydney newspaper during the 1940s.
'Ah, if it isn′t the grunter and his boofhead mate, Biff,' said Matt, standing between Specky and the two Sovereign Grove thugs.2007, Felice Arena, Garry Lyon, Specky Magee & the Spirit of the Game, unnumbered page: