buddhist
- n one who follows the teachings of Buddha
- a of or relating to or supporting Buddhism
budding
- n reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
- v develop buds
The hibiscus is budding! - v start to grow or develop
a budding friendship - s beginning to develop
a budding genius
buff
- n an ardent follower and admirer
- n a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen
- n bare skin; naked
swimming in the buff - n a medium to dark tan color
- n an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
- v strike, beat repeatedly
The wind buffeted him - v polish and make shiny
buff the wooden floors
buff my shoes - s of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather
buffeted
- v strike against forcefully
Winds buffeted the tent - v strike, beat repeatedly
The wind buffeted him - s pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities