in the buff

idiom

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informal
: naked : not wearing any clothes
They sunbathe in the buff.

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My bud Patrick Ryan talked with the stars about how the movie cheekily explores the power dynamics of submissive and dominant relationships, plus got the scoop on the idiosyncrasies of acting in the buff. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026 In a recent episode, Antonio's backstory is explored, including his own transformation, which for Ramos meant doing a scene in the buff in front of Kutcher. Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026 In the before-times, leaving the house with naked nails would be as indecent as walking around in the buff. Irene Richardson, InStyle, 13 Feb. 2026 The game of school that the four of us all played in the buff, right on the front lawn. Literary Hub, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the buff

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“In the buff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20buff. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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