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buoy

noun/verb

/ˈbɔɪ/ or /ˈbuːi/

Meaning

A floating marker on water; to keep something afloat or encourage someone.

The news buoyed their spirits after the loss.

buoy up

float, uplift, hearten, encourage, support

sink, depress, discourage

buoy at sea, buoy marker, buoyed spirits

A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply suc...

knowledge or skill gained through involvement in or exposure to something over time

Use (something) to maximum advantage.

a sudden loss of courage or confidence, often caused by disappointment or fear

to break or burst suddenly; a crack, split, or break in something

a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way