sbuffo — meaning in English
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English meaning
- chug verb To move or run with a repeated dull, laboured sound, as an engine does.
- plume noun A large, often decorative feather, or a cluster of feathers.
- puff noun A short burst of breath, air, or smoke.
- sigh verb To let out a long, audible breath, usually as a sign of tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.
- snort noun A short, harsh sound made by forcing air through the nose.
Senses
sbuffo is used for these senses in English:
- chug A dull, fairly quick explosive or percussive sound, as if made by a labouring engine.
- plume A cloud formed by a dispersed substance fanning out or spreading.
- plume An upward spray of mist or water.
- puff (countable) A sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth.
- puff (countable) A small quantity of gas or smoke in the air.
- sigh A deep, prolonged audible inhale and exhale of breath; as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.
- snort The sound made by exhaling or inhaling roughly through the nose.
chug — full definition
- verb To move or run with a repeated dull, laboured sound, as an engine does.
- verb Informal: to drink a large amount quickly and continuously, without stopping.
- noun A dull, repeated, laboured sound, as of an engine working.
plume — full definition
- noun A large, often decorative feather, or a cluster of feathers.
- noun A rising column of smoke, dust, or similar substance.
- verb Of a bird: to smooth and arrange its feathers.
- verb To feel proud of oneself, often excessively.
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