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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

  1. verb To move or run with a repeated dull, laboured sound, as an engine does.
  2. verb Informal: to drink a large amount quickly and continuously, without stopping.
  3. noun A dull, repeated, laboured sound, as of an engine working.

plume — full definition

  1. noun A large, often decorative feather, or a cluster of feathers.
  2. noun A rising column of smoke, dust, or similar substance.
  3. verb Of a bird: to smooth and arrange its feathers.
  4. verb To feel proud of oneself, often excessively.

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