Buffy

//ˈbʌfi// adj, name

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a buff color.

    "A small sandpiper with rather buffy upper parts[…]"

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.

Example

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"If you watch past season 4 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer without me, I'm going to kill you."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From buff + -y.

Etymology 2

A pet form of Elizabeth (cf. Bethy), based on a child's unsuccessful attempts to pronounce the name. Popularized by the Buffy the Vampire Slayer franchise.

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