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A brownish-yellow color
“If you prefer lighter shades, pale blue and buff always look tremendous together.”
A person who is enthusiastically interested in and very knowledgeable about a particular subject
“Well, this film snob says you're not a real film buff if you don't watch older movies.”
A person who is an authority or very knowledgeable on a given subject
“Unless you are a musical buff like me, these descriptive names on models and jargon may sound alien to you.”
(in the buff) The state of being undressed or unclothed
“I could tell it amused Tseena that I was too shy to swim in the buff as he did, but I ignored his laughter and wore my clothes anyway.”
A highly-skilled performer of a specified activity
A person who engages in a pursuit recreationally and on an unpaid basis
Of the color of buff leather, a brownish-yellow
“Mr. Elliot arrived, wearing a blue and buff sash and cockade.”
Having a physique with well-defined muscles
“He enlists Darryl's help to get him back into shape and, in the process, becomes obsessed with looking fit and buff.”
Having a pale or gray color
Big, strong, and muscular
To make smooth, glossy or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding
“When I'm done, I'll rub on a paste wax of some sort and buff the piece to a soft glow.”
To rub or apply friction to smooth or make shiny
“Buff the surface with a soft cloth and seal with an acrylic varnish or spray.”
To brush off or away, typically dirt or litter
To apply a substance, coat or layer with a brush
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