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buff

 

[ bสŒf ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

animal care

A buff is a soft, yellowish-beige color resembling the color of buff leather. It is often used to describe the color of some animals, such as buff-colored dogs.

Synonyms

beige, camel, tan

Examples of usage

  • The buff coat of the golden retriever shimmered in the sunlight.
  • The buff feathers of the owl blended perfectly with the tree bark.
Context #2 | Noun

person

In informal slang, a buff is a person who is very interested in a particular subject or activity and knows a lot about it.

Synonyms

enthusiast, expert, fanatic

Examples of usage

  • He is a car buff and can talk for hours about different car models.
  • She is a movie buff and has seen every film by her favorite director.
Context #3 | Verb

polish

To buff something means to polish it until it shines, typically using a soft cloth or a buffing tool.

Synonyms

polish, rub, shine

Examples of usage

  • She buffed her shoes until they gleamed.
  • He buffed the antique silverware to make it look like new.

Translations

Translations of the word "buff" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น buff

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Puffer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ buff

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒั„ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bufor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tampon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amortiguador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tampon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ„ํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุฒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pufr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pufor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผ“ๅ†ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pufer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถggdeyfir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑัƒั„ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buffer

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amortiguador

Etymology

The word 'buff' has a fascinating history, with origins dating back to the 16th century. It originally referred to a kind of soft, thick leather made from the skin of the buffalo. Over time, the term came to be associated with the yellowish-beige color of the leather. The use of 'buff' to describe enthusiasts or experts in a particular subject emerged in the 19th century, possibly inspired by the dedication and knowledge associated with caring for buff-colored animals. Today, 'buff' is a versatile word with multiple meanings, reflecting its rich linguistic journey.

See also: buffalo, buffet, buffing, rebuff.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,168, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.