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.

Derived terms

• Buffettian