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

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 notes

In plain EnglishA pale tan or yellowish-brown shade.

Easily confused with

fluffy →

buffier comparative, buffiest superlative

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The old photograph had faded to a _____ tone.

Built from "buff" (the pale leather color) plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y."

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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.