Twitter Users School Brett Kavanaugh On Real Meanings Of 'Boof' And 'Devil's Triangle'

David Moye
Updated

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh probably didn’t expect his testimony Thursday in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee to hinge on the meaning of two slang words.

But there he was, explaining the finer points of “boof” and “devil’s triangle” to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.).

However, many Twitter users insist Kavanaugh’s definitions are incorrect, and let him know it.

In the video below, Kavanaugh claimed his use of the word “boof” referred to flatulence, while a “devil’s triangle” is a drinking game similar to quarters.

However, many Twitter users disagreed, insisting the definitions were much, much more risque.

One woman felt that Kavanaugh’s definitions of “boof” and “devil’s triangle” were relevant to him sitting on the nation’s highest court.

Another guy summed up what many Americans might be silently thinking today.

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Ashley Kavanaugh holds hands with her husband, Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh, as they arrive for his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill.
Ashley Kavanaugh holds hands with her husband, Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh, as they arrive for his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill.
Brett Kavanaugh arrives to testify.
Brett Kavanaugh arrives to testify.
Kavanaugh is sworn in before testifying.
Kavanaugh is sworn in before testifying.
(Third, fourth and fifth from left) Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) with staffers at the hearing.
(Third, fourth and fifth from left) Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) with staffers at the hearing.
Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) listen to Kavanaugh.
Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) listen to Kavanaugh.
Judiciary Committee member Graham shouts during the hearing.
Judiciary Committee member Graham shouts during the hearing.
Actress Alyssa Milano (second from right), a prominent figure in the Me Too movement, listens to Kavanaugh.
Actress Alyssa Milano (second from right), a prominent figure in the Me Too movement, listens to Kavanaugh.
Edward Kavanaugh and Martha Kavanaugh, Brett Kavanaugh’s parents, listen to testimony.
Edward Kavanaugh and Martha Kavanaugh, Brett Kavanaugh’s parents, listen to testimony.
Brett Kavanaugh testifies as Ashley Kavanaugh looks on.
Brett Kavanaugh testifies as Ashley Kavanaugh looks on.

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