Buffaloed
Posted by Bruce Kahl on February 21, 2003
In Reply to: Buffaloed posted by Murphy on February 20, 2003
: Why do they use the animal buffalo, in to be buffaloed or I was buffaloed.
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thanks
Just a guess:
The bison or buffalo is not a meek animal as it is quite
threatening looking; so maybe the term "buffaloed", which means "to intimidate",
is from the animal's display of confidence or authority.