buffo
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

buf·fo

noun \ˈbü-(ˌ)fō\
plural buf·fi \-(ˌ)fē\ or buffos

Definition of BUFFO

: clown, buffoon; specifically : a male singer of comic roles in opera

Examples of BUFFO

  1. <in the comic opera, the buffo shared his entrance aria with a grimacing mime>

Origin of BUFFO

Italian, from buffone
First Known Use: 1764

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: buffoon
Previous Word in the Dictionary: buff nor stye
All Words Near: buffo

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up buffo? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More