Buffed: meaning, definitions and examples

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buffed

 

[bสŒft ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

gaming context

In gaming, 'buffed' refers to a character or ability that has been enhanced or improved, often increasing its effectiveness. This can include raising stats, providing new abilities, or otherwise making the character more powerful. Buffs are usually temporary or tied to specific conditions.

Synonyms

enhanced, improved, strengthened.

Examples of usage

  • After the update, my character was buffed, making it much stronger in battles.
  • The new patch buffed several underperforming heroes.
  • I noticed my attack speed was buffed significantly during the event.
Context #2 | Verb

physical appearance

In the context of fitness or personal grooming, 'buffed' typically describes someone who has well-defined muscles or is in excellent physical shape. This usage conveys a sense of athleticism and physical attractiveness.

Synonyms

fit, muscular, toned.

Examples of usage

  • He started working out and now he looks buffed.
  • The actor showed off his buffed physique during the interview.
  • She runs every day, and now she's looking incredibly buffed.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'buff' originally meant to polish or shine something, deriving from the use of a buff leather cloth.
  • In the late 19th century, 'buff' came to denote a sturdy, muscular person, evolving into 'buffed' to describe enhancements in fitness or appearance.

Gaming

  • In video games, to be 'buffed' means a character has received enhancements that make them stronger or more capable.
  • Game developers regularly introduce buffs for characters in response to game balance issues, promoting fairness and competitiveness.

Fitness Culture

  • The term is often used in fitness and bodybuilding communities to describe someone who has developed muscles through training.
  • Buffed physiques are often admired in popular media, representing strength and health.

Fashion & Style

  • The word is also used in fashion, referring to someone whose style has been improved or polished with trendy clothing choices.
  • In beauty culture, 'buffed skin' can refer to healthy, smooth skin achieved through skincare routines.

Sports Terminology

  • In sports, athletes may get 'buffed' up through strength training to improve their performance in competitions.
  • The term reflects both physical strength and the strategy of enhancing skills through training.

Translations

Translations of the word "buffed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aumentado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคขเคผเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aufgebessert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diperkuat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัะธะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wzmocniony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผทๅŒ–ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท amรฉliorรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mejorado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผรงlendirilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•ํ™”๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุนูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ posรญlenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ posilnenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅขžๅผบ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okrepljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ styrkt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏัˆะตะนั‚ั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผclษ™ndirilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mejorado

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,789 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.