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buffa

American  
[boo-fuh, boof-fah] / ˈbu fə, ˈbuf fɑ /

noun

plural

buffe
  1. a woman who sings comic roles in opera.

  2. opera buffa.


Etymology

Origin of buffa

< Italian; feminine of buffo

Example Sentences

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The shortage is especially acute in Australia, Breaker co-founder Matthew Buffa said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Buffa is Breaker’s other co-CEO.

From The Wall Street Journal

The inside of fashion label Tory Burch’s latest flagship store delightfully mixes vintage furniture pieces with eclectic design, whether you’re admiring the olive-hued textiles or 1930s Paolo Buffa daybed.

From Los Angeles Times

This obscure and hilariously outrageous takeoff on the genre of Italian opera buffa, written in 1846, turned out to be the hit of the weekend.

From Los Angeles Times

“Our absentee counting board workers are well-trained and work very hard to process each and every ballot received,” said Sonja Buffa, the city clerk.

From Seattle Times