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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 buffeting word
- noun buffeting response of an aircraft structure to buffet, esp an irregular oscillation of the tail 3
- noun buffeting a blow, as with the hand or fist. 1
- noun buffeting a violent shock or concussion. 1
- verb with object buffeting to strike, as with the hand or fist. 1
- verb with object buffeting to strike against or push repeatedly: The wind buffeted the house. 1
- verb with object buffeting to contend against; battle. 1
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Origin of buffeting
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 Buffeting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
buffeting 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 62% 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.
buffeting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for buffeting
noun buffeting
- concussion — If you suffer concussion after a blow to your head, you lose consciousness or feel sick or confused.
- battering — If something takes a battering, it suffers very badly as a result of a particular event or action.
- knocking — Present participle of knock.
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