26984 words

buffs

9 definitions • 9 examples
1
a person who knows a lot about and is very interested in a particular subject:

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2
a pale, yellowish-brown colour:

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Is it available in buff?
3
of a pale, yellowish-brown colour:

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4
If a man is buff, he has a body that is a good shape, and looks as if he has done a lot of exercise:

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He was spotted on the beach looking extremely buff.
5
to rub an object made of metal, wood, or leather in order to make it shine, using a soft, dry cloth
6
a brand name for a type of scarf (= a piece of clothing that you wear around your head or neck) that is made from a continuous ring- or tube-shaped piece of cloth :

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A Buff can be worn like a hat under a bicycle helmet for extra warmth in the winter.
There are many ways to wear a Buff and we want to share our favourites with you.
7
to rub a surface with a soft material to make it shine:

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First you apply the wax to the floor, let it dry, and then buff it.
8
a person who is very interested in a subject and knows a lot about it:

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9
having a strong, healthy body with well-developed muscles:

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During her stage show, the lithe, buff artist dances through two hours of 26 songs and 9 costume changes.

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