buffalo
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To outwit, confuse, deceive, or intimidate.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I'm just gonna let you have it. Probably in the midst of a kiss. Right when you think everything’s been healed up. Right in the moment when you're sure you've got me buffaloed. That's when you'll die.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “buffalo” mean?
To outwit, confuse, deceive, or intimidate.
Is “buffalo” formal or informal?
buffalo is generally slang.