adj
Uncommon
buffy
BUH-fee
Buffy (adj) means having a pale yellowish-brown color, like tanned leather. Example: “The old photograph had faded to a buffy tone.”
adj
1
Having a pale yellowish-brown color, like tanned leather.
"The old photograph had faded to a buffy tone."
"She wore a buffy cardigan that matched the autumn leaves."
How to use buffy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA pale tan or yellowish-brown shade.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- buffier
- Superlative
- buffiest
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The old photograph had faded to a _____ tone.
Etymology
Built from "buff" (the pale leather color) plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y."
Rhymes for buffy
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What does “buffy” mean?
The word “buffy” means having a pale yellowish-brown color, like tanned leather. In plain terms, a pale tan or yellowish-brown shade.
How do you pronounce “buffy”?
“Buffy” is pronounced BUH-fee (/ˈbʌfi/ in IPA).
How do you use “buffy” in a sentence?
Here is “buffy” used in a sentence: “The old photograph had faded to a buffy tone.”
What part of speech is “buffy”?
“Buffy” is an adjective.
Is “buffy” a common word?
“Buffy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
