Definitions For Baff
Etymology 1
From Middle English baffen, t=to bark. Cognate with {{cog, nl, baffen, t=to bark}}, {{cog, nds, baffen, t=to bark}}, {{cog, de, baffen}}, bäfzen, t=to bark, {{cog, da, bjæffe, t=to yelp}}, {{cog, sv, bjäbba, t=to yelp, bark}}. Compare buff, yaff.Verb
{{en-verb}} (intransitive, archaic) To bark; yelp.Etymology 2
Probably from {{bor, en, sco, baff}}, beff, bauf, probably from {{der, en, vls, baf}}, baffe, t=a blow, slap in the face. Compare also {{cog, fro, baffe, t=slap in the face}} (Modern {{cog, fr, baffe}}), of imitative origin.Verb
{{en-verb}} To hit or strike, especially with something flat or soft. (golf) To strike the ground with the bottom of the club when taking a stroke.Derived terms
baffed outEtymology 3
{{rfe, en}}Noun
BAFF (uncountable) (Geordie) blank {{rfex, en}}References
{{R:New Geordie Dictionary 1987}} {{R:Northumberland 1880}}Is Baff a Scrabble Word?
Words With Friends
YES
Scrabble US
YES
Scrabble UK
YES
English International (SOWPODS)
YES
Scrabble Global
YES
Enable1 Dictionary
YES
Points in Different Games
Scrabble
12
Words with Friends
13
The word Baff is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends