baff

American  

[baf] / bæf /

verb (used without object)

1. to strike the ground with a club in making a stroke.

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noun

1. a stroke with a club that unduly lofts the ball.

Etymology

Origin of baff

First recorded in 1790–1800; Scots dialect, special use of baff “blow, buffet,” probably imitative of the sound

Example Sentences

I was genuinely perplexed about the reaction of one babygro-clad DJ to a trick – "Really, really baff" – assuming it was street slang until it occurred that the DJ was perhaps expressing his bafflement.

From The Guardian • Jul. 29, 2011

In Barthelme's version, the seven dwarfs say "baff" instead of "bath."

From Time Magazine Archive

This is a muts nicer baff than the nasty little one.

From Jan and Her Job by Harker, L. Allen (Lizzie Allen)

Come along wid me dis instinct to de baff tub.

From Gov. Bob. Taylor's Tales by Taylor, Robert L.

"Don't care if the birdies an' fowers," He shouted, with clear, ringing laugh, "Wash 'eir hands an' 'eir faces forebber An' ebber, me won't take a baff."

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