Meaning
fake news; hoax
- false story presented as true
- hoax spread in the media or online
- deceptive claim or rumor
- female water buffalo
In a sentence
Quella notizia era una bufala online.
That news story was an online hoax.
Hai creduto davvero a quella bufala?
Did you really believe that fake story?
Non condivido bufale sui social.
I don't share hoaxes on social media.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| bufala | feminine · singular |
| bufale | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In media-tech contexts, bufala means hoax or fake news.
- Do not confuse with the animal or mozzarella di bufala.
- Common verbs: diffondere, credere a, smentire.