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noun

ˈbəf How to pronounce buff (audio)
Definition of buffnext
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as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something he's such a film buff that he owns over 3,000 movies

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2
as in nude
the state of having no clothes on one's body protected by a fully enclosed backyard, the couple would frequently sunbathe in the buff

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buff

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verb

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as in to rub
to make smooth by friction she learned to buff semiprecious stones in order to make her own jewelry

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as in to polish
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure the janitor buffed the lobby floor until it shone

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Recent Examples of buff
Noun
Movie buffs flock there each year to see it on tours of the village. — Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026 Would our PLAYers be movie buffs, eager to guess the iconic scene? — Usa Today, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
Most people use the miracle sponge for buffing out wall or floor scuffs, but Macqueen’s recommendation is an eye-opener. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026 Her eyes also boasted their usual liquid black wing with a metallic shimmer on the lids and a Gothic charcoal hue buffed in her waterline. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for buff
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buff
  1. lover
  2. nude
  3. rub
  4. polish
  5. sucker
  6. nudity
  7. sand
  8. smooth
Noun
  • Art lovers and newer aficionados will appreciate learning more about the artists, the art, and how they were created.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Coffee lovers who appreciate a deep and strong cup of Joe may especially enjoy brewing coffee with a percolator.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm Liv Basche, 16, just wants some lip balm—and Burt’s Bees (in Red Dahlia, a your-lips-but-better pinky nude) will do.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The re-victimization can include sextortion threats, which involve demanding the victim pay up, otherwise their nudes will be widely leaked.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of nude
Verb
  • For instance, Qidi had to include a piece of Velcro to prevent the Polar Cooler tube from rubbing against the glass surface inside the top cover.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Gently rub the entire surface in small circular motions, then use a dry cloth to wipe down the entire surface.
    — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of rub
Verb
  • Seventy percent of job seekers use AI to polish their resumes—and Gen Z adoption is even higher at 85%.
    — Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Whether styled with a matching linen top, a lightweight blouse, or thrown on as a swimsuit cover-up en route to the beach club, these versatile pants make looking polished as easy as ever.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
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  • Often, a tree grows suckers in response to stress from pests, diseases, or damage, or to difficult conditions such as inadequate root space or insufficient water.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • This sucker is super small and lightweight, clips on in a second, and feels damn close to the original inputs.
    — David Pierce, The Verge, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of sucker
Noun
  • The selfie is carefully cropped at the waist, narrowly skirting past Instagram’s community guidelines on nudity.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Aug. 2026
  • That doesn’t necessarily mean doing nudity, which Variety said isn’t something found on her account.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of nudity
Verb
  • Before planting any hibiscus seeds, start by nicking or sanding the seeds using fine-grade sandpaper or the tip of a knife.
    — Shelby Vittek, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But everything around it needed to be sculpted, sanded and polished by hand.
    — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sand
Verb
  • Instead of a pomade stick, Tauber recommends using Oribe Gel Sérum on coils, applying a generous amount around the hairline before smoothing it back with a boar bristle brush.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Additional nutrients present in tea, especially Yerba Mate (the favorite drink of the Guarani, many of whom live and hunt in forests year-round), can help smooth the rough edges that coffee can sometimes impose.
    — Diana Helmuth, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
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