buff
//bʌf//
Noun
buffSingular
buffsPlural
1
A person who is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about a particular subject or activity.
My uncle is a history buff who knows everything about World War II.
2
A yellowish-beige color, like that of buff leather.
She painted the walls in a soft buff color.
3
A soft, thick leather made from buffalo or ox hide, used for polishing.
He used a buff to polish the silver.
Synonym
Adjective
buffCanonical form
bufferComparative
buffestSuperlative
1
Of a yellowish-beige color.
She wore a buff coat that matched her shoes.
2
(Informal) Having a muscular, well-toned body.
He looks really buff after working out at the gym every day.
Verb
buffInfinitive
buffPresent tense
buffedPast tense
buffedPast participle
buffingPresent participle
buffsThird-person singular
1
To polish or shine something by rubbing it with a soft material.
She buffed the leather shoes until they shone.
2
To make something smooth or shiny through rubbing.
She buffed the leather shoes until they shone.