Definitions

1. noun

A large, hooved, herbivorous mammal with a shaggy coat; a member of the genus Bubalus (especially Bubalus bubalis) or Bison (especially Bison bison) or the related genus Syncerus.

“The tourists went on a safari to see the buffalo in their natural habitat.”

2. noun

A person, especially a male, who is native to or resident in Buffalo, New York.

“The buffalo at the party were excited to see the home team win the game.”

3. noun

A large, powerful, or impressive person or thing.

“He was a buffalo of a man, able to lift a heavy load with ease.”

4. verb

To intimidate or bully; to make someone feel threatened or scared.

“The big city was intimidating, and it buffaloed the young country boy.”

5. verb

To intimidate or frighten someone into doing something, especially by making a threat.

“The politician buffaloed the other candidate into withdrawing from the election.”

6. verb

To sell or assign (a policy or a piece of business) to an insurance company.

“The insurance agent tried to buffalo the client into buying a more expensive policy.”