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Buffalo

ˈbəf(ə)ˌloʊ
Commun
~ 4000
~ 4000, Commun
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North American bison, A city in New York, To intimidate or confuse

Buffalo - Significations

North American bison

Exemple: We saw a herd of buffalo grazing in the field.
Utilisation: formalContexte: discussing wildlife or nature
Note: This is the most common meaning of 'buffalo' and refers to the large mammal found in North America.

A city in New York

Exemple: She lives in Buffalo, New York.
Utilisation: formalContexte: geography or travel discussions
Note: Buffalo is a city located in western New York State, near the Niagara Falls.

To intimidate or confuse

Exemple: He tried to buffalo his opponents with his aggressive tactics.
Utilisation: informalContexte: describing behavior or strategies
Note: This meaning is more figurative and is often used in informal contexts to describe someone trying to deceive or outwit others.

Les synonymes de Buffalo

bison

A bison is a large, shaggy mammal that resembles a buffalo but is native to North America.
Exemple: The bison roamed freely across the grasslands.
Note: Bison specifically refers to the North American species, while buffalo can refer to various species found in different parts of the world.

ox

An ox is a domesticated bovine animal used for pulling heavy loads or for its meat.
Exemple: The farmer used oxen to plow the fields.
Note: Oxen are typically castrated male cattle that are trained to work, while buffalo are wild or domesticated bovines.

cattle

Cattle is a term used to refer to domesticated bovine animals, including cows, bulls, and calves.
Exemple: The cattle grazed peacefully in the pasture.
Note: Cattle is a broad term encompassing various bovine species, whereas buffalo specifically refers to certain species within the bovine family.

Expressions et phrases courantes de Buffalo

Buffaloed

To confuse or deceive someone.
Exemple: She was buffaloed by the difficult math problem.
Note: The original word 'buffalo' refers to the animal, but 'buffaloed' has a different meaning related to confusion or deception.

Buffalo wings

Spicy chicken wings typically served as an appetizer.
Exemple: Let's order some buffalo wings for the party.
Note: The original word 'buffalo' refers to the animal, but 'buffalo wings' refers to a specific type of food.

Buffalo soldier

A term used to refer to African American soldiers in the post-Civil War period.
Exemple: The buffalo soldiers were African American troops who served in the U.S. Army.
Note: The original word 'buffalo' refers to the animal, but 'buffalo soldier' is a historical term referring to a specific group of soldiers.

Buffalo nickel

A 5-cent coin minted in the United States from 1913 to 1938.
Exemple: He collected rare coins, including a buffalo nickel.
Note: The original word 'buffalo' refers to the animal, but 'buffalo nickel' refers to a specific coin.

Buffaloed into

To be pressured or coerced into doing something.
Exemple: They were buffaloed into signing a contract without reading it carefully.
Note: The original word 'buffalo' refers to the animal, but 'buffaloed into' has a different meaning related to being pressured or coerced.

Buffalo jump

A cliff or natural trap used by indigenous peoples to hunt buffalo.
Exemple: Native American tribes used a buffalo jump as a hunting technique.
Note: The original word 'buffalo' refers to the animal, but 'buffalo jump' refers to a specific hunting technique.

Buffalo gnat

A small biting fly, also known as a black fly.
Exemple: The campers were bothered by swarms of buffalo gnats near the river.
Note: The original word 'buffalo' refers to the animal, but 'buffalo gnat' refers to a specific type of insect.

Expressions courantes (argot) de Buffalo

Buff

In slang terms, 'buff' means to strengthen or improve physically.
Exemple: I was buffing up at the gym for the summer.
Note: The original word 'buffalo' refers to a large animal, while 'buff' has a completely different meaning related to physical fitness.

Buffed

When something is 'buffed', it means it is polished or cleaned to a shine.
Exemple: He always keeps his car buffed and shiny.
Note: While 'buffalo' is a noun referring to an animal, 'buffed' is a past tense verb describing the action of polishing or cleaning.

Buffalo stance

A 'buffalo stance' refers to a posture or attitude of readiness, strength, and confidence.
Exemple: She stood with a confident buffalo stance, ready to tackle any challenge.
Note: This slang term combines 'buffalo' with 'stance' to create a metaphorical image of power and determination, different from the literal meaning of the animal.

Buffaloed out

'Buffaloed out' means being exhausted or worn out, especially after physical exertion.
Exemple: After the hike, we were totally buffaloed out.
Note: While 'buffalo' refers to a type of animal, adding 'out' to it in slang implies a state of fatigue rather than the literal presence of buffaloes.

Buffalo hump

A 'buffalo hump' is a figure of speech for a heavy burden or stressful situation weighing on someone.
Exemple: He complained of neck pain from carrying a buffalo hump of stress.
Note: This slang term uses 'buffalo' in conjunction with 'hump' to symbolize the weight or pressure of a situation, unlike the literal meaning of the animal.

Buff it off

To 'buff it off' means to ignore or dismiss something unimportant or insignificant.
Exemple: Just buff it off and move on; it's not worth your time.
Note: While 'buffalo' refers to an animal, 'buff it off' is a verb phrase describing an action of disregarding something, unrelated to buffaloes.

Buffalo - Exemples

The buffalo roamed the plains.
The farmer used his buffalo to plow the field.
The American buffalo was hunted to near extinction.

Grammaire de Buffalo

Buffalo - Verbe (Verb) / Verbe, forme de base (Verb, base form)
Lemme: buffalo
Conjugaisons
Nom, pluriel (Noun, plural): buffalos, buffaloes, buffalo
Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass): buffalo
Syllabes, Séparation et Accent
buffalo contient 3 syllabes: buf • fa • lo
Transcription phonétique: ˈbə-fə-ˌlō
buf fa lo , ˈbə fə ˌlō (La syllabe rouge est accentuée)

Buffalo - Importance et fréquence d'utilisation

L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000.
buffalo: ~ 4000 (Commun).
Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.
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