First Known Use: 1570
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1buff
noun \ˈbəf\
Definition of BUFF
1
: a garment (as a uniform) made of buff leather
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: the state of being nude <sunbathing in the buff>
3
a : a moderate orange yellow b : a light to moderate yellow
4
: a device having a soft absorbent surface (as of cloth) by which polishing material is applied
5
[earlier buff an enthusiast about going to fires; perhaps from the buff overcoats worn by volunteer firefighters in New York City ab 1820] : fan, enthusiast
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Origin of BUFF
Middle French buffle wild ox, from Old Italian bufalo
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2buff
adjective
: having a strong, muscular body or form
Full Definition of BUFF
1
: of the color buff
2
or buffed : having a physique enhanced by bodybuilding exercises
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First Known Use of BUFF
1746
3buff
verb
: to make (a surface) smooth and shiny by rubbing it
Full Definition of BUFF
transitive verb
2
: to give a velvety surface to (leather)
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First Known Use of BUFF
1838
BUFFED Defined for Kids
1buff
noun \ˈbəf\
Definition of BUFF for Kids
1
: a pale orange yellow
2
: a stick or wheel with a soft surface for applying polish
3
: 3fan <a music buff>
2buff
verb
buffedbuff·ing
Definition of BUFF for Kids
: to polish with or as if with a buff
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