Lexic.us

Definition of Buffet

1. Noun. A piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers.

2. Verb. Strike against forcefully. "Winds buffeted the tent"

3. Noun. A meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves.

4. Verb. Strike, beat repeatedly. "The wind buffeted him"

5. Noun. Usually inexpensive bar.

Definition of Buffet

1. n. A cupboard or set of shelves, either movable or fixed at one side of a room, for the display of plate, china, etc., a sideboard.

2. n. A blow with the hand; a slap on the face; a cuff.

3. v. t. To strike with the hand or fist; to box; to beat; to cuff; to slap.

4. v. i. To exercise or play at boxing; to strike; to smite; to strive; to contend.

Definition of Buffet

1. to hit sharply [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Buffet

1. 1. A cupboard or set of shelves, either movable or fixed at one side of a room, for the display of plate, china, etc, a sideboard. "Not when a gilt buffet's reflected pride Turns you from sound philosophy aside." (Pope) 2. A counter for refreshments; a restaurant at a railroad station, or place of public gathering. Origin: F. Buffet, LL. Bufetum; of uncertain origin; perh. Fr. The same source as E. Buffet a blow, the root meaning to puff, hence (cf. Puffed up) the idea of ostentation or display. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Buffet

buffers buffers buffer capacity buffer country buffer index buffer pair buffer solution buffer state buffer storage buffer store

buffer value buffer value of the blood buffer zone buffest buffet (current term) buffet (current term) buffeted buffeter buffeters buffeting

buffeting buffets buffet car buffi buffier buffiest buffing buffings buffing wheel bufflehead

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