— rebuffable , adj. — rebuffably , adv.
n. /ri buf", ree"buf/ ; v. /ri buf"/ , n.
1. a blunt or abrupt rejection, as of a person making advances.
2. a peremptory refusal of a request, offer, etc.; snub.
3. a check to action or progress.
v.t.
4. to give a rebuff to; check; repel; refuse; drive away.
[ 1580-90; rebuffer ribuffare to disturb, reprimand, deriv. of ribuffo (n.), equiv. to ri- RE- + buffo puff; see BUFFOON ]
Syn. 4. snub, slight, reject, spurn.