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- [buhf-it]
- /ˈbʌf ɪt/
- /ˈbʊf.eɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [buhf-it]
- /ˈbʌf ɪt/
Definitions of buffeted word
- noun buffeted a blow, as with the hand or fist. 1
- noun buffeted a violent shock or concussion. 1
- verb with object buffeted to strike, as with the hand or fist. 1
- verb with object buffeted to strike against or push repeatedly: The wind buffeted the house. 1
- verb with object buffeted to contend against; battle. 1
- verb without object buffeted to struggle with blows of hand or fist. 1
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Origin of buffeted
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English < Old French buffe a blow + -et -et
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Parts of speech for Buffeted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
buffeted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
buffeted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for buffeted
verb buffeted
- bammed — Simple past tense and past participle of bam.
- coped — to struggle or deal, especially on fairly even terms or with some degree of success (usually followed by with): I will try to cope with his rudeness.
- horsewhipped — Simple past tense and past participle of horsewhip.
- joggled — Simple past tense and past participle of joggle.
- larruped — Simple past tense and past participle of larrup.
noun buffeted
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