buff

Definition

  • noun: a person who is very interested in something and who knows a lot about it
  • noun: a garment (as a uniform) made of buff leather
  • verb: to make (a surface) smooth and shiny by rubbing it
  • verb: to give a velvety surface to (leather)
  • adjective: having a strong, muscular body or form
  • adjective: of the color buff
  • synonyms: polish, leatherette, leatheroid

Examples

  • They stripped down 'to the buff'. [=they took all their clothes off]

  • He 'buffed' himself 'up' by going to the gym every day.

  • She is going to the salon to get her nails 'buffed'.

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