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buff.

beefsteak

4 characters1 syllables approx.Íslenska language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈpʏf(ː)]
  1. beefsteak

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  2. a chocolate-covered, marshmallow-creme-filled confectionary

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Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Danish bøf, a short form of Danish bøfsteg, from English beefsteak. The confectionary meaning also exists in Danish.

noun[ˈpʏf(ː)]
  1. a multifunctional neck gaiter; a tubular bandana (used to keep one's head or neck warm during outdoor activities)

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Where this word comes from

A generic trademark from the brand name Buff, whose bandanas were popularized by the Survivor TV series.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.