Definition
- (verb) To strike with a buffet; to cuff; to slap.
- (verb) To aggressively challenge, denounce, or criticise.
- (verb) To affect as with blows; to strike repeatedly; to strive with or contend against. “to buffet the billows”
- (verb) To deaden the sound of (bells) by muffling the clapper.
- (noun) A blow or motion that buffets.
- (noun) Random, irregular motion of the plane or of one of its parts caused by turbulences in the airflow
Word stats
- Buffeting contains 9 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 8 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 3.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 18.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Buffeting mean?
To strike with a buffet; to cuff; to slap.
How many letters are in Buffeting?
Buffeting has 9 letters.
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