Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z buffaloberry Any of several shrubs, of the genus Shepherdia, native to North America. buffalobur An herb native to most of the US and to northern Mexico, of species Solanum rostratum buffaloburger A hamburger made with buffalo meat instead of beef. buffaloe A surname. buffalofish Any member of the genus Ictiobus of fishes of the North and Central Americas. Buffalonian An inhabitant or a resident of Buffalo, NY. buffalopox A zoonosis that produces pox-like infections in buffaloes, cows and humans buffaloweed Synonym of kinghead. buffalypso A variety of water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), developed in 1949 by Trinidad veterinarian Stephen Bennett for meat and haulage. buffant Synonym of buffont. buffarilla An overweight, ugly black woman. buffe A piece of armor covering either the entire face, or the lower face together with a visor that covered the upper face, typically made of multiple lames that could be opened by being lowered (a falling buffe) or raised. buffelgrass The African perennial grass Cenchrus ciliaris. buffer A machine with rotary brushes, passed over a hard floor to clean it. bufferable Capable of being buffered. bufferbloat Excessive buffering of packets which may cause delays (latency) or jitter (latency variation) in packet-switched networks, particularly during high load. bufferdom The state of being an ‘old buffer’, or a conservative, somewhat foolish old man. buffered Using a buffer. bufferedness The quality of state of being buffered. bufferful The amount of data that fills a buffer. bufferhead The head of a buffer on a carriage which receives the impact. buffering The use of a buffer. bufferize To buffer; to store in a buffer. bufferless Without a buffer. buffery The quality of being a buff or enthusiast; a keen interest in something; fandom. buffet A counter or sideboard from which food and drinks are served or may be bought. buffeted Battered, especially by strong wind. buffeter A boxer or fighter. buffeteria A cafeteria where food is served from a buffet. buffeting A blow or motion that buffets. buffetry Buffeting; the act of being struck or violently driven from place to place. Buffett A surname. Buffettian Of or relating to Warren Buffett (born 1930), American business magnate regarded as one of the most successful investors in the world. Buffham A surname. buffhood Synonym of buffery (“enthusiasm for a subject”). Buffian A fan of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. buffin A sort of coarse material, of unknown manufacture. buffiness The state or quality of being buffy. buffing Material removed by the action of someone who buffs. Buffington A surname. buffish Of a colour somewhat resembling buff. buffism Synonym of buffery (“enthusiasm for a subject”). Buffista A fan of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Buffkin A surname. buffle A buffalo. bufflehead A duck in the goldeneye genus, Bucephala albeola. buffly in a buff manner; attractively or muscularly. buffo A comic singer, particularly in comic opera buffodine A disinfectant used in fish farming buffon Synonym of buffont. Buffone A surname from Italian. buffonize To act as a buffoon. buffont An item of neckwear (a neckerchief), usually of linen, gauze, or lace, worn around the neck and puffed out over the bosom, popular from the 1750s to 1790s. buffoon One who performs in a silly or ridiculous fashion; a clown or fool. buffoonerous Characteristic of buffoonery; silly, foolish. buffoonery The behavior of a buffoon; foolishness, silliness. buffoonesque buffoonish buffoonic related to buffoons or jesters buffoonish Characteristic of a buffoon. buffoonishly In a buffoonish manner. buffoonism The actions of a buffoon; buffoonery. buffoonlike Resembling a buffoon buffoonly buffoonish Bufford A surname. buffster One who is buff (very muscular) buffty An old and eccentric academic. Buffum A surname. buffware Any pottery of a buff colour. buffy Of a buff color. Buffyatric An elderly fan of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003). Buffydom The fandom of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Buffyfic A fanfic based on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Buffyhead A fan of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series. Buffyholic A fan of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Buffyite A fan of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Buffyology The academic study of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Buffyspeak The invented slang used by characters on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Buffyverse The fictional world, or universe, which serves as the setting for the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Bufis A surname. Bufkin A surname. buflomedil A vasoactive drug used to treat claudication or the symptoms of peripheral arterial disease. bufo toad, frog bufochrome Any of a class of pteridine found in toad skins bufogenin A particular enzyme inhibitor derived from a toad toxin. bufonid Any toad in the family Bufonidae. bufoniform Resembling a toad. bufonite A fossil consisting of the petrified teeth and palatal bones of fishes belonging to the family of pycnodonts, whose remains occur in the oolite and chalk formations. bufonophobia The fear of toads (warty amphibians). Buford A surname. buforin Any of a class of antimicrobial peptides buformin An antidiabetic drug of the biguanide class. bufosteroid Any of several steroids present in the skin of toads bufotalin A cardiotoxic bufanolide steroid secreted by the common European toad (Bufo bufo) and other related toads such as Bufo melanostictus. bufotenine An alkaloid, found in the skins of some toads, related to serotonin. bufothionine A sulfur-containing compound present in the bufotoxins secreted by the parotoid gland of certain toads of the genera Bufo and Chaunus. bufotoxin Any of a family of toxic substances found in toads, other amphibians, and some plants and mushrooms. bufriedo A burrito, especially a bean burrito, which has been breaded and deep-fried. Contrast to chimichanga, a deep-fried, unbreaded burrito. bufrolin A mast cell stabilizer drug. Bufton A surname. bufuralol A potent beta-adrenoceptor antagonist with partial agonist activity. bug An insect of the order Hemiptera (the “true bugs”). Buga A transliteration of the Russian surname Буга (Buga). Bugabus A barangay of Butuan, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. Bugadze A Georgian surname. bugaku A Japanese traditional courtly dance, with slow, regal movements. Bugaldie A locality in the Warrumbungle council area, central New South Wales, Australia. Bugallon A municipality of Pangasinan, Philippines. bugan hobgoblin, evil spirit Buganda A geographic region and non-sovereign kingdom in Uganda, comprising all of Uganda's Central Region; originated as a vassal state of Bunyoro during the 14th century and became the dominant kingdom of the region by the 17th century and still exists today. Bugandan A native or inhabitant of Buganda. bugara Synonym of rainbow surfperch. bugarija A stringed instrument of Bosnian origin, a type of lute with circular soundholes, a long neck, and usually four strings. Bugas A barangay of Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines. Bugasong A municipality of Antique, Philippines. Bugatti A motor car manufactured by this company. Bugay A surname. bugbane Actaea spp. (baneberry). bugbear An ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity. bugbearish Resembling or characteristic of a bugbear; terrifying; frightful. Bugbee A surname. Bugbuga A barangay of Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. bugchaser A person who engages in bugchasing. Bugden A surname. bugdi A type of ear ornament typically worn on the upper helix of the ear. They are often small and delicate, featuring intricate designs, gemstones, or pearls. They can be made from various materials like gold, silver, or even oxidized metals. bugdom The essence of being a bug. bugdoor A security vulnerability caused by a bug that was intentionally added by the vendor. buge A bug. bugeye A sailboat once used for oystering out of Chesapeake Bay. bugfish The menhaden. bugfix A patch or change that fixes the unwanted behaviour caused by a bug. bugfree Free of bugs; bugless. bugfuck mad; crazy bugfucker One who has a very small penis; an inadequate male lover. Bugg A surname. buggable Capable of being bugged (fitted with covert surveillance equipment). bugged Affected by a bug (computer error). buggee The target of a bug (surveillance device); one who is bugged. bugger A heretic. buggeration Bugger; damn. buggered Broken; not properly functioning. buggeree A person who is sodomized. buggerer One who buggers, usually referring to anal intercourse. buggeress a female bugger, in various senses buggering An act of buggery. buggerlugs A term of address that can be rude or affectionate. buggersome Characteristic or typical of a bugger; characterised or marked by buggery. buggery Anal sex. Buggese Buginese. Buggin A surname. bugginess The quality of being buggy.