buffeting

Meanings

• verb

  The action of striking or pushing something repeatedly and forcefully.

• The state of being subjected to violent shaking or agitation.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with buffeting
trembling , mumbling , stumbling , rumbling

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Variants

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buffet , buffeted , buffeting , buffets

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'buffeten', meaning to strike or beat.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'buffeting' comes from the Middle English word 'buffeten', which means 'to strike' or 'to beat'.

2. Buffeting is often used to describe the conditions at sea or in the air, but it can also be used metaphorically to describe other situations where something is subjected to violent shaking or agitation.

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Related Concepts

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1. turbulence: A state of agitation or disorder, often caused by conflicting forces or movements.

2. gale: A strong wind, often associated with buffeting conditions at sea.

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Culture

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In literature, buffeting is often used to describe the turbulent conditions at sea or in the air, as in Joseph Conrad's 'The Tempest' or Herman Melville's 'Moby-Dick'. In art, buffeting can refer to the dynamic interplay of forces and movements, as in the paintings of Willem de Kooning or Jackson Pollock.

How to Memorize "buffeting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ship being tossed about on the sea, or a plane experiencing turbulence in the air. Visualize the violent, repetitive motions involved.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'buffeting' with the feeling of being pushed around or agitated, like being in a crowd or riding a rollercoaster.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bouncing Boat' to remember the definition: 'Buffeting' is like a bouncing boat, being tossed about on the water.

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