buffeting

British  

/ ˈbʌfɪtɪŋ /

noun

1. response of an aircraft structure to buffet, esp an irregular oscillation of the tail

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Example Sentences

The big bank found that spending was up strongly on entertainment and arts for the month, which its economists said underscored consumers’ appetite for experiences even with the economic headwinds buffeting Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the challenges buffeting America these days go beyond the author’s charged and sometimes blinkered framework.

From The Wall Street Journal

The luxury sector is currently going through a challenging period for sales globally that is impacting many companies, but Hermes has been well-protected from the buffeting.

From Barron's

Globalization was buffeting the region with other big changes.

From Los Angeles Times

"We were troubled by sharks buffeting the raft and whales blowing close and showering us with water," he added.

From BBC

Related Words

• choppy
• coarse
• dry
• harsh
• rugged
• turbulent