English Explanatory Dictionary

waff

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To bark; to woof.
name
  1. Abbreviation of West African Frontier Force
noun
  1. A warm and fuzzy feeling, especially in relation to a ship.
  2. Such feelings collectively.

Pronunciation

/wæf/

Word forms

waff waffs waffing waffed waugh

Etymology

Acronym of warm and fuzzy feeling(s). Reportedly coined by fans of the television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993-1997). First attested on alt.tv.lois-n-clark as part of a fandom glossary in January 1996.

Derived words

WAFFy
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