Definitions for Buffo

Buffo buf·fo

Spelling: [boo-foh; Italian boof-faw]
IPA: /ˈbu foʊ; Italian ˈbuf fɔ/

Buffo is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 23 anagrams from letters in Buffo (bffou).

Definitions for Buffo

noun

  1. (in opera) a comedy part, usually bass.
  2. a male opera singer who specializes in comic roles.

Origin of Buffo

1755-65; Italian: ridiculous, comic actor who takes comic parts; back formation from buffone buffoon

Examples for Buffo

The buffo said they had made the experiment of shortening it.

So you see, buffo, you need not trouble about your clothes if you want to appear English.

"Check me another time, Vere, if you see me inclined to be buffo," he said.

No,” said the buffo, “that must be one of the things the people do not see, they must imagine the gold.

And this must be Rosina,” whispered the buffo; “Dio mio, how death has aged her!

That, my dear buffo,” I replied, “is on account of the lava.

Then I said: “buffo mio, we have had a musician and a painter, where is the poet?”

Although the batrachian is of the genus bufo, he is by no means a buffo genius.

I will tell you presently,” replied the buffo, “we must first go upstairs.

Please, buffo,” I inquired, “who is that silver saint upon the piano?

Word Value for Buffo
Scrable

13

Words with friends

15

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