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Buffaloed Meaning in English

word · lemma: buffalo

ˈbəfəˌɫoʊ
BUH-fuh-lohd
bˈʌfəlˌəʊ
BUF-uh-lohd

释义

To be confused, tricked, or intimidated by someone, often through bluffing or overwhelming with information.

用法与细微差别

Informal, mainly used in American English. 'Buffaloed' implies being overwhelmed, tricked, or pressured by someone's strong behavior or confusing talk. Not used for physical force, but for psychological confusion or intimidation.

例句

I felt buffaloed by all the questions in the meeting.

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She was buffaloed by the salesman’s fast talking.

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I got buffaloed into signing the contract.

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He really buffaloed me with all that legal jargon.

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Honestly, I was buffaloed and had no idea what to say next.

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Don’t let yourself get buffaloed in negotiations.

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