"Buffy" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈbʌfi/
Rhymes: -ʌfi Etymology: 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. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Buffy
  1. A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth. Wikipedia link: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Categories (topical): English diminutives of female given names, English female given names, English given names, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Derived forms: Buffyverse
    Sense id: en-Buffy-en-name-8s3LiQ2t Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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