NYT Dictionary

BUFF

/bɐf/
NounAdjectiveVerbBUHFGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Undyed leather from the skin of buffalo or similar animals.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

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 From buffe (“leather”), from Middle French buffle (“buffalo”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

enthusiastaficionadoamateuradmirerbuffconnoisseurdevoteemaniacfanfanatic

Antonyms

nerfdebuff

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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