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baff - What does it mean?

Definition of 'baff'

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) .

Verb

(en-verb)
  • (archaic) To bark; yelp.
  • Etymology 2

    Probably from (etyl) (French baffe), of imitative origin.

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To hit or strike, especially with something flat or soft.
  • (golf) To strike the ground with the bottom of the club when taking a stroke.
  • Derived terms
    * baffed out

    Etymology 3

    Noun

    (-)
  • (Geordie) blank
  • References

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    Similar to 'baff'

    buff, beef, biff, boff, boof, bbiaf, boyf, bauf