buffy en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek [Term?]? Ancient Greek βούβαλος (boúbalos)bor. Latin būbalusder. Late Latin bufalusder. Italian bufaloder. Old French bufle Middle French buffleder. English buffe English buff English -y English buffy From buff + -y.
Meanings
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Of a buff color.
A small sandpiper with rather buffy upper parts[…]
1966, Bulletin, number 203, page 154:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| buffier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| buffiest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |