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Definitions for Buffo

[1] (in opera) a comedy part, usually bass.
[2] a male opera singer who specializes in comic roles.
[3] (in Italian opera of the 18th century) a comic part, esp one for a bass
[4] Also called: buffo bass , basso buffo (Italian ˈbasso ˈbuffo ) a bass singer who performs such a part

Words nearby Buffo

buffet, buffet car, buffeting, buffett, bufflehead, buffo, buffon, buffoon, buffs, buffy, buffy coat

Origin of Buffo

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

Word origin for Buffo

C18: from Italian (adj): comic, from buffo (n) buffoon