Buffed: meaning, definitions and examples
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buffed
[ bʌft ]
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.
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
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "buffed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aumentado
🇮🇳 बढ़ा हुआ
🇩🇪 aufgebessert
🇮🇩 diperkuat
🇺🇦 посилений
🇵🇱 wzmocniony
🇯🇵 強化された
🇫🇷 amélioré
🇪🇸 mejorado
🇹🇷 güçlendirilmiş
🇰🇷 강화된
🇸🇦 مدعوم
🇨🇿 posílený
🇸🇰 posilnený
🇨🇳 增强的
🇸🇮 okrepljen
🇮🇸 styrkt
🇰🇿 күшейтілген
🇬🇪 გამაგრებული
🇦🇿 gücləndirilmiş
🇲🇽 mejorado
Word origin
The term 'buff' in its modern usage comes from the game and sports slang, where it has been used since the late 20th century. Its exact origins are somewhat unclear, but it is believed to have derived from the word 'buffalo,' which informally referred to someone who was large and strong. The increase in its use coincided with the rise of video gaming and the popularity of role-playing games (RPGs) in which characters could be enhanced or 'buffed' by spells or skills. Over time, 'buffed' evolved to also describe individuals with impressive physique, especially in fitness culture. Today, the term encompasses both gaming and physical fitness contexts, reflecting a broader cultural phenomenon of enhancement through various means.