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- [boo-foh; Italian boof-faw]
- /ˈbu foʊ; Italian ˈbuf fɔ/
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- [boo-foh; Italian boof-faw]
- /ˈbu foʊ; Italian ˈbuf fɔ/
Definitions of buffo word
- noun buffo (in Italian opera of the 18th century) a comic part, esp one for a bass 3
- noun buffo a bass singer who performs such a part 3
- noun buffo an opera singer, generally a bass, who plays a comic role 3
- noun plural buffo (in opera) a comedy part, usually bass. 1
- noun plural buffo a male opera singer who specializes in comic roles. 1
- noun buffo (music) A comic singer, particularly in comic opera. 0
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Origin of buffo
First appearance:
before 1755 One of the 47% newest English words
1755-65; < Italian: ridiculous, comic actor who takes comic parts; back formation from buffone buffoon
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Parts of speech for Buffo
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buffo popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% 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.
buffo usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with buffo
- what does buffo mean in italian?