REBUFF


Meaning of REBUFF in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ rɪˈbʌf ]

n. & v. --n. 1 a rejection of one who makes advances, proffers help or sympathy, shows interest or curiosity, makes a request, etc. 2 a repulse; a snub. --v.tr. give a rebuff to. [obs. F rebuffe(r) f. It. ribuffo, ribuffare, rabbuffo, rabbuffare (as RE-, buffo puff)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.