baff
9.9
A light gentle blow on a person or thing
- noun
- UK
:
golpecito
- He delivered a light baff to the surface of the water, causing ripples to spread out.
Examples
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She felt a sudden baff on her arm when the old gate swung shut.
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The child gave the drum a gentle baff with his hand.
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A soft baff from the curtain startled the cat as it moved in the breeze.
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She gave the child a gentle baff on the back.
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He felt a soft baff of wind on his face.
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The gentle baff of her hand against the child's cheek soothed him.
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With a soft baff, the feathers floated down from the pillow.
Synonyms
5
8.3
A light playful touch on the nose or cheek to show affection
is a soft gentle strike without playful or specifically affectionate intent
How Hard
Surface Forms
Etymology
Baff sounds like puff, a small breath or blow, so think of a little 'puff' that lightly taps you. So a baff is a light, gentle blow.