Words that rhyme with luffa
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bluffer
n 1: a person who tries to bluff other people [syn: bluffer, four-flusher] -
buffer
n 1: (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH 2: a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict [syn: buffer zone, buffer] 3: an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track [syn: fender, buffer, cowcatcher, pilot] 4: (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system [syn: buffer, buffer storage, buffer store] 5: a power tool used to buff surfaces [syn: buffer, polisher] 6: a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact [syn: buffer, fender] 7: an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) [syn: buff, buffer] v 1: add a buffer (a solution); "buffered saline solution for the eyes" 2: protect from impact; "cushion the blow" [syn: cushion, buffer, soften] -
duffer
n 1: an incompetent or clumsy person; "as a golfer he was only a duffer" -
puffer
n 1: delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver [syn: blowfish, sea squab, puffer, pufferfish] 2: any of numerous marine fishes whose elongated spiny body can inflate itself with water or air to form a globe; several species contain a potent nerve poison; closely related to spiny puffers [syn: puffer, pufferfish, blowfish, globefish] -
snuffer
n 1: a cone-shaped implement with a handle; for extinguishing candles 2: a person who snuffs out candles 3: a person who uses snuff [syn: snuffer, snuff user] -
suffer
v 1: undergo or be subjected to; "He suffered the penalty"; "Many saints suffered martyrdom" [syn: suffer, endure] [ant: enjoy] 2: undergo (as of injuries and illnesses); "She suffered a fracture in the accident"; "He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars"; "She got a bruise on her leg"; "He got his arm broken in the scuffle" [syn: suffer, sustain, have, get] 3: experience (emotional) pain; "Every time her husband gets drunk, she suffers" 4: put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage" [syn: digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, stand, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up] 5: get worse; "His grades suffered" 6: feel pain or be in pain [syn: suffer, hurt] [ant: be well] 7: feel physical pain; "Were you hurting after the accident?" [syn: hurt, ache, suffer] 8: feel unwell or uncomfortable; "She is suffering from the hot weather" 9: be given to; "She suffers from a tendency to talk too much" 10: undergo or suffer; "meet a violent death"; "suffer a terrible fate" [syn: suffer, meet] 11: be set at a disadvantage; "This author really suffers in translation" [syn: suffer, lose] -
stuffer
n 1: a craftsman who stuffs and mounts the skins of animals for display [syn: taxidermist, animal stuffer, stuffer] 2: an advertising circular that is enclosed with other material and (usually) sent by mail -
rougher
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tougher
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gruffer
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