What is buffeted?

Buffeted is a past tense verb that means to hit or strike forcefully, usually in a repetitive way, by a gust of wind, waves, or other physical force. The term can also refer to being physically pushed around or jostled by a crowd or other group of people. In aviation, buffeting is a term used to describe the shaking or vibrations experienced by an aircraft during turbulence or other turbulent conditions in the air. Buffeted can also be used figuratively to describe being emotionally or mentally thrown off balance or shaken by a difficult situation or series of events.