buffy
word
/ˈbəfi/
BUH-fee
/ˈbəfi/
BUH-fee
Definition
Describes something that is a pale yellow or creamy color, similar to buff. Can also refer, informally, to the TV character Buffy, but primarily used for color.
Usage & Nuances
'Buffy' as a color is formal and rare, mostly used in art, textiles, or biology. It means yellowish or creamy. In pop culture, 'Buffy' often refers (with a capital B) to the character Buffy, not the color. Do not confuse with 'buff' (the color or 'in good shape').
Spanish: amarillento - color cremaPortuguese (BR): amarelado - cor cremePortuguese (PT): amarelado - cor cremeChinese (Simplified): 浅黄褐色的 - 类奶油色Chinese (Traditional): 淺黃褐色的 - 類奶油色Hindi: पीलेपन वाला - क्रीमी रंगArabic: مصفر - بلون الكريماBengali: ফ্যাকাশে হলুদ - ক্রীমি হলুদRussian: бледно-жёлтый - кремово-жёлтыйJapanese: 淡黄色 - クリーム色Vietnamese: vàng nhạt - vàng kemKorean: 연노랑 - 크림빛Turkish: soluk sarı - krem rengiUrdu: ہلکا پیلا - کریمی پیلاIndonesian: kuning pucat - kuning krem
Example Sentences
The wall was painted a soft buffy color.
basic
She wore a buffy dress to the party.
basic
The bird has a buffy chest.
basic
I love the buffy tones in autumn leaves.
natural
The puppy’s fur turned more buffy as it grew.
natural
The old book’s pages had a buffy look from age.
natural