Buffy
/ˈbʌfi/ adj, name
adj, name ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of a buff color.
"A small sandpiper with rather buffy upper parts[…]"
Proper Noun
- 1 A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.
Example
More examples"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.