Buff
WordNet
adjective
(1) Of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather
noun
(2) An implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
(3) A medium to dark tan color
(4) Bare skin; naked
"Swimming in the buff"
(5) An ardent follower and admirer
(6) A soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen
verb
(7) Polish and make shiny
"Buff the wooden floors"
"Buff my shoes"
(8) Strike, beat repeatedly
"The wind buffeted him"
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Etymology
From , from .
Noun
- Undyed leather from the skin of buffalo or similar animals.
- A tool, often one covered with buff leather, used for polishing.
- A brownish yellow colour.
- A military coat made of buff leather.
- A person who is very interested in a particular subject; an enthusiast.
- He’s a history buff.
- An effect that makes a gaming character stronger.
- compressive coupler force that occurs during a slack bunched condition.
Adjective
- Of the color of buff leather, a brownish yellow.
- : Unusually muscular. (also buffed)
- The bouncer was a big, buff dude with tattoos, a shaved head, and a serious scowl.
- attractive.