Buffy

See also: buffy

English

Etymology

A pet form of Elizabeth (cf. Bethy), based on a child's unsuccessful attempts to pronounce the name. Popularized by the Buffy the Vampire Slayer franchise.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbʌfi/
  • Rhymes: -ʌfi

Proper noun

Buffy

  1. A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.

Derived terms

Cebuano

Etymology

After Buffy Summers, the titular character of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Proper noun

Buffy

  1. a female given name
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