Buff (Noun)
Meaning 1
A medium to dark tan color.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The walls of the old house had a warm buff color that seemed to glow in the sunlight.
- The artist mixed a buff pigment to create a natural-looking skin tone in her portrait.
- The buff stone used in the construction of the ancient temple had withstood centuries of weathering.
- The fashion designer chose a buff-colored fabric for the summer collection to evoke a sense of warmth and comfort.
- The buff-colored sandstone formations in the desert landscape were a popular subject for photographers.
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Meaning 2
A soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The wallet was made from a high-quality buff that had been carefully treated to maintain its natural texture.
- The traditional craftsman used buff to create a durable and long-lasting pair of work gloves.
- The leatherworker carefully selected a piece of buff to use as the base for the handmade belt.
- The buff was too thick to be used for the delicate stitching required for the intricate design.
- The artisan applied a natural oil to the buff to enhance its natural color and texture.
Meaning 3
An implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring).
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
An ardent follower and admirer.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- He was a huge movie buff, attending every premiere in the city.
- She's a Shakespeare buff, with a library full of rare editions.
- A science fiction buff since childhood, he's written his own novels.
- He's a true rock buff, knowing the entire discography of every influential band.
- She's an Elvis buff, having collected over a thousand related items.
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Meaning 5
Bare skin; "swimming in the buff means to swim naked".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The nudist resort allowed guests to walk around in the buff without any restrictions.
- She was uncomfortable with the idea of swimming in the buff in front of strangers.
- The artist's model posed in the buff for the life drawing class.
- The couple decided to go for a run in the buff on the secluded beach.
- The nudist camp encouraged its members to spend as much time as possible in the buff.