baff
Americanverb (used without object)
noun
Etymology
Origin of baff
First recorded in 1790–1800; Scots dialect, special use of baff “blow, buffet,” probably imitative of the sound
Example Sentences
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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
"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."
From Our Boys Entertaining Stories by Popular Authors by Various
Come along wid me dis instinct to de baff tub.
From Gov. Bob. Taylor's Tales by Taylor, Robert L.
This is a muts nicer baff than the nasty little one.
From Jan and Her Job by Harker, L. Allen (Lizzie Allen)
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