The sentence: "Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo." is grammatically correct.
This sentence exploits multiple meanings and uses of the word "buffalo" as a noun and a verb, as well as its role as a proper noun referring to the city of Buffalo, New York. It can be parsed as follows:
- Buffalo buffalo (buffalo from Buffalo) - as a proper noun.
- Buffalo buffalo buffalo (buffalo from Buffalo bully) - as a verb meaning to bully.
- Buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo (Buffalo buffalo that Buffalo buffalo bully, bully Buffalo buffalo).
While it may sound confusing, this sentence is a valid construction in English, showcasing the flexibility and complexity of the language.
Makes 100% no sense to me!
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