Buddha UK /ˈbʊdə/US /ˈbudə/ noun4 •an Indian teacher of about 2,500 years ago whose ideas about suffering grew into a world faith •Any other person considered similarly enlightened.At this point, the Amidha Buddha probably has more worshippers than the Buddha himself does. •A statue or image of any Buddha.I love visiting the temple to see the Buddha. •(figurative) Synonym of know-it-all or smartass, a person who imagines themselves smarter or wiser than they are. formsBuddhas