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Buffett
BUHF-iht
Buffett (name) means a surname, notably borne by investor Warren Buffett. Example: “Buffett is famous for his long-term investing philosophy.”
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A surname, notably borne by investor Warren Buffett.
"Buffett is famous for his long-term investing philosophy."
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Buffetts plural
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Etymology
Apparently from Middle English buffard (“idiot”).
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What does “Buffett” mean?
The word “Buffett” means a surname, notably borne by investor Warren Buffett.
How do you pronounce “Buffett”?
“Buffett” is pronounced BUHF-iht (/ˈbʌf.ɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Buffett” in a sentence?
Here is “Buffett” used in a sentence: “Buffett is famous for his long-term investing philosophy.”
What part of speech is “Buffett”?
“Buffett” is a name.