buf·fet
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Definition of buffet
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: a blow especially with the hand
2
: something that strikes with telling force
buffet
verb
buf·fet
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buffeted; buffeting; buffets
Definition of buffet (Entry 2 of 4)
1
: to strike sharply especially with the hand : cuff
2
: to strike repeatedly : batter
the waves buffeted the shore
3
: to drive, force, move, or attack by or as if by repeated blows
schools being buffeted by budget cuts
: to make one's way especially under difficult conditions
buffet
noun (2)
buf·fet
| \ (ˌ)bə-ˈfā
, bü-ˈfā, British especially ˈbü-ˌfā
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, bü-ˈfā, British especially ˈbü-ˌfā
\
plural buffets
Definition of buffet (Entry 3 of 4)
2a
: a counter for refreshments
went back to the buffet for a second helping
b
chiefly British
: a restaurant operated as a public convenience (as in a railway station)
c
: a meal set out on a buffet or table for ready access and informal service
a restaurant that offers a breakfast buffet
3
: an assortment of options or offerings : variety
Once you're up there among the clouds, you'll have a buffet of skiing options.— Brad Wetzler
buffet
adjective
buf·fet
| \ (ˌ)bə-ˈfā
, bü-ˈfā, British especially ˈbü-ˌfā
\
, bü-ˈfā, British especially ˈbü-ˌfā
\
Definition of buffet (Entry 4 of 4)
: served informally especially as a buffet (see buffet entry 3 sense 2c)
a buffet meal buffet luncheons
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Synonyms for buffet
Synonyms: Noun (1)
- bang,
- bash,
- bat,
- beat,
- belt,
- biff,
- blow,
- bop,
- box,
- bust,
- chop,
- clap,
- clip,
- clout,
- crack,
- cuff,
- dab,
- douse
- [British],
- fillip,
- hack,
- haymaker,
- hit,
- hook,
- knock,
- larrup
- [dialect],
- lash,
- lick,
- pelt,
- pick,
- plump,
- poke,
- pound,
- punch,
- rap,
- slam,
- slap,
- slug,
- smack,
- smash,
- sock,
- spank,
- stinger,
- stripe,
- stroke,
- swat,
- swipe,
- switch,
- thud,
- thump,
- thwack,
- wallop,
- welt,
- whack,
- wham,
- whop
- (also whap)
Synonyms: Verb
- bash,
- baste,
- bat,
- batter,
- beat,
- belabor,
- belt,
- birch,
- bludgeon,
- bung up,
- club,
- curry,
- do,
- drub,
- fib
- [British],
- flog,
- hammer,
- hide,
- lace,
- lambaste
- (or lambast),
- lash,
- lather,
- lick,
- maul,
- mess (up),
- paddle,
- pelt,
- pommel,
- pound,
- pummel,
- punch out,
- rough (up),
- slate,
- slog,
- switch,
- tan,
- thrash,
- thresh,
- thump,
- tromp,
- wallop,
- whale,
- whip,
- whop
- (or whap),
- whup,
- work over
Synonyms: Noun (2)
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buffet
verb
English Language Learners Definition of buffet
: to hit (something) with great force many times
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buffet
verb
buf·fet
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buffeted; buffeting
Kids Definition of buffet
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to pound repeatedly
Waves buffeted our boat.
buffet
noun
buf·fet
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, bü- \
, bü- \
Kids Definition of buffet (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a cabinet or set of shelves for the display of dishes and silver : sideboard
2
: a meal set out on a buffet or table from which people may serve themselves
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