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Meaning of buff

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

buff

Pronunciation:/bʌf/

noun

Definitions

  1. Undyed leather from the skin of buffalo or similar animals.

  2. A tool, often one covered with buff leather, used for polishing.

  3. A brownish yellow colour.

  4. A military coat made of buff leather.

verb

Definitions

  1. To polish and make shiny by rubbing.

    Example: He was already buffing the car's hubs.

  2. To make a character or an item stronger.

    Example: I noticed that the pistols were buffed in the update.

  3. To modify a medical chart, especially in a dishonest manner.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of the color of buff leather, a brownish yellow.

  2. Unusually muscular. (also buffed or buffed out)

    Example: The bouncer was a big, buff dude with tattoos, a shaved head, and a serious scowl.

  3. Physically attractive.