Buffett

See also: buffett

English

Etymology

Apparently from Middle English buffard (“idiot”).

Pronunciation

  • enPR: bŭfʹĭt, IPA(key): /ˈbʌf.ɪt/, /ˈbʌf.ət/
  • Homophone: buffet (in the sense "strike")

Proper noun

Buffett (plural Buffetts)

  1. A surname.
    • 2023 May 16, Michelle Toh, “Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sells entire stake in TSMC”, in CNN Business‎[1]:
      The quick sale was considered unusual because Buffett is known for making longer term bets.

Derived terms

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