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The assembled spectators or listeners at a public event such as a play, film, concert, or meeting
Plural for a brownish-yellow color
“If you prefer lighter shades, pale blue and buff always look tremendous together.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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) Plural for 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.”
Plural for a highly-skilled performer of a specified activity
Plural for a person who engages in a pursuit recreationally and on an unpaid basis
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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