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\ ˈbaf, -aa(ə)f, -aif, -ȧf \
plural -s
Definition of baff
(Entry 1 of 2)
baff
transitive verb\ " \
-ed/-ing/-s
Definition of baff (Entry 2 of 2)
: strike specifically : to make a stroke with a golf club so that the sole of the club strikes the ground and lofts (the ball)
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The first known use of baff was circa 1800
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