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buffet

buf·fet

UK/ˈbʌf.ɪt/ US/ˈbʌf.ət/ fairly common
verb (2) noun (3)

verb

1.

strike against forcefully

  • “Winds buffeted the tent”
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2.

strike, beat repeatedly

  • “The wind buffeted him”
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noun

1.

a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers

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2.

a meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves

3.

Origin

Inherited from Middle English buffet (“stool”), from Middle French buffet (“side table”), from Old French buffet, of unknown origin. The modern pronunciation is remodelled after modern French buffet.

Phrases

  • buffet bowling
  • buffet car
  • finger buffet
  • fork buffet
  • scatter buffet
  • tea buffet

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