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buff

[bʌf]

buff Definition

  • 1a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject
  • 2having a yellowish-beige color
  • 3polish (something) to a smooth and shiny surface, typically by rubbing it with a cloth

Using buff: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "buff" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He's a film buff and knows everything about classic movies.

  • Example

    The walls were painted in a buff color.

  • Example

    She buffed the car until it shone.

buff Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with buff

  • buff up

    to improve one's physical fitness or appearance through exercise or training

    Example

    He started going to the gym to buff up for his role in the movie.

  • naked, without clothes

    Example

    They went swimming in the lake in the buff.

  • to take a beating or defeat

    Example

    The team took the buff in the championship game.

Origins of buff

originally used to describe a person's bare skin, from Old French 'buffe', meaning 'a blow' or 'a slap'

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Summary: buff in Brief

The term 'buff' [bʌf] can be used as a noun, adjective, or verb. As a noun, it refers to a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject. As an adjective, it describes a yellowish-beige color. As a verb, it means to polish something to a smooth and shiny surface. The phrase 'buff up' means to improve one's physical fitness or appearance, while 'in the buff' means naked. 'Take the buff' means to take a beating or defeat.

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