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1 a person who habitually preys upon others
  • the real estate buzzards were really putting pressure on the one homeowner who was still refusing to sell

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2 a person whose behavior is offensive to others
  • that crotchety old man can be a real buzzard when he's in a bad mood—which is usually the case

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The first known use of buzzard was in the 14th century

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“Buzzard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzzard. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.

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