noun
    
    plural buoys
    
    [count] :an object that floats on water in a lake, bay, river, etc., to show areas that are safe or dangerous for boats - see also life buoy
    
    verb
    
    buoys; buoyed; buoying
    
    [+ obj] to cause (someone) to feel happy or confident - usually used as (be) buoyed
    
    
    
    
    
    to lift or improve (something)
    
    
    
    usually used as (be) buoyed