What Does BOFH Stand For?
BOFH stands for Bastard Operator From Hell
BOFH, or "Bastard Operator From Hell," is a term originating from a series of humorous fictional accounts depicting a misanthropic IT administrator. This character is characterized by their ruthless and often malicious behavior towards end-users, leveraging technical prowess to exert power over them. The BOFH archetype satirizes the frustrations of IT professionals and illustrates the sometimes adversarial relationship between operators and users within technology environments.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym