Basic Details
Word: Buffalo
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large, strong animal that lives in herds and is known for its large horns, commonly found in grasslands and wetlands.
Synonyms: Bison, water buffalo
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Buffaloed by something: Feeling confused or overwhelmed by a situation. Example: "She was buffaloed by the complicated math problems in her homework."
- Like a buffalo in a china shop: Describing someone who is clumsy or out of control in a delicate situation. Example: "He was like a buffalo in a china shop while trying to fix the fragile vase."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The buffalo roamed freely across the plains, grazing on the tall grasses.
Example 2: In the wildlife reserve, we saw a herd of buffalo drinking water from the river.
Example 3: During the winter, some buffalo migrate to warmer areas in search of food.
Fun Fact
The American buffalo, often called bison, can weigh up to 1,000 pounds or more and can run at speeds of up to 35 miles per hour!
Famous Quote
"The buffalo is more forgiving than the bison; the buffalo wants you to know that he is the king of the prairie." - Mary Crow Dog
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "buffalo" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A large, strong animal
c) A kind of fish
d) A mountain
Answer: b) A large, strong animal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "buffalo"?
a) Lion
b) Dromedary
c) Bison
d) Elephant
Answer: c) Bison
3. Which sentence uses "buffalo" correctly?
a) The buffalo can climb trees like a monkey.
b) The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
c) The buffalo flew over the mountains.
d) The buffalo sang a song in the forest.
Answer: b) The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
4. Which idiom means feeling confused?
a) Like a buffalo in a china shop
b) Buffaloed by something
c) As busy as a bee
d) Cold as ice
Answer: b) Buffaloed by something
5. What is the opposite of "buffalo"?
a) N/A
b) Antelope
c) Fish
d) Bird
Answer: a) N/A
