Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

buffalo

Noun
/ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/
Definition
Buffalo refers to a large, strong animal that is part of the bovine family, often found in Africa and Asia, as well as a specific type of bison found in North America.
Examples
  • The buffalo grazed peacefully on the open plains.
  • We often use the word buffalo in the phrase ‘to buffalo someone,’ meaning to confuse or bully them.
  • In the wildlife reserve, we spotted a herd of water buffalo.
Meaning
The term buffalo can also be used to describe a state of confusion or to bully someone, particularly in informal speech.
Synonyms
  • bison
  • water buffalo
  • cape buffalo
  • ox