Buffy

proper nouncommon in dialogue

//ˈbʌfi//

A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.

proper noun

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A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Semitic *ʔil- Biblical Hebrew אֵל (el) Biblical Hebrew נִשְׁבַּע (nishbá) Biblical Hebrew אֱלִישֶׁבַע (ʾĕlîšeḇaʿ)bor. Ancient Greek Ἐλισάβετ (Elisábet)der. Middle English Elizabeth English Elizabeth English Buffy A pet form of Elizabeth (cf. Bethy), based on a child's unsuccessful attempts to pronounce the name. Popularized by the Buffy the Vampire Slayer franchise.

Buffer · A surname buffet · A counter or sideboard from which food and drinks are served…buffy · Of a buff color.

Buffy · A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.

bug · An insect of the order Hemiptera (the “true bugs”).Bug · An East European river which flows northwest 450 miles…bugged · Affected by a bug (computer error).

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