transitive verb. 1 : to strike sharply especially with the hand : cuff. 2 : to strike repeatedly : batter the waves buffeted the shore. 3 : to drive, force, move, or attack by or as if by repeated blows schools being buffeted by budget cuts.

What does it mean when someone is buffeted?

a violent shock or concussion. verb (used with object), buf·fet·ed, buf·fet·ing. to strike, as with the hand or fist. to strike against or push repeatedly: The wind buffeted the house.

What does it mean to be buffeted by the waves?

Meaning of buffeted in English

(of wind, rain, etc.) to hit something repeatedly and with great force: The little boat was buffeted mercilessly by the waves.