"buffy" meaning in English

See buffy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: buffier [comparative], buffiest [superlative]
Etymology: Etymology tree English buff English -y English buffy From buff + -y. Etymology templates: {{ety|en|:af|buff|-y|text=+|tree=1}} Etymology tree English buff English -y English buffy From buff + -y. Head templates: {{en-adj|er}} buffy (comparative buffier, superlative buffiest)
  1. Of a buff color. Derived forms: buffiness, buffy coat, buffy fish owl

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