What is the meaning of buff?

noun

  • An ardent follower and admirer.
  • A soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e. G. Buffalo or oxen.
  • Bare skin; naked.
    • usage: "swimming in the buff"
  • A medium to dark tan color.
  • An implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring.

verb

  • Strike, beat repeatedly.
    • usage: "The wind buffeted him"
  • Polish and make shiny.
    • usage: "buff the wooden floors"; "buff my shoes"

adjective

  • Of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather. .
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