Synonyms of buffs

buffs 1 of 2

noun

plural of buff

as in lovers

a person with a strong and habitual liking for something

he's such a film buff that he owns over 3,000 movies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lovers
• fans
• suckers
• enthusiasts
• fanatics
• maniacs
• addicts
• admirers
• devotees
• aficionados
• junkies
• freaks
• fiends
• collectors
• bugs
• nuts
• fanciers
• supporters
• hounds
• fools
• proponents
• mavens
• friends
• experts
• authorities
• habitués
• heads
• connoisseurs
• amateurs
• champions
• promoters
• advocates
• patrons
• exponents
• followers
• groupies
• adherents
• boosters
• zealots
• converts
• disciples
• dilettantes
• votaries
• evangelists
• partisans
• cultists
• apostles
• backers
• hangers-on
• faddists
• rooters
• well-wishers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonfans
• critics
• detractors
• carpers
• belittlers
• nonadmirers

buffs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of buff

1

as in rubs

to make smooth by friction

she learned to buff semiprecious stones in order to make her own jewelry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rubs
• files
• sands
• sharpens
• polishes
• grinds
• hones
• planes
• scrapes
• smooths
• shines
• burnishes
• glosses
• rasps
• edges
• whets
• scours
• sandblasts
• dresses
• strops
• regrinds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• coarsens
• roughens
• scuffs
• roughs (up)

2

as in polishes

to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure

the janitor buffed the lobby floor until it shone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• polishes
• rubs
• smooths
• coats
• shines
• glosses
• burnishes
• scrubs
• scrapes
• grinds
• dresses
• furbishes
• sands
• finishes
• files
• smoothens
• faces
• slicks
• varnishes
• bobs
• bones
• glazes
• brightens
• sleeks
• lacquers
• scours
• sandblasts
• veneers
• sandpapers
• japans
• laps
• rasps

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ruffles
• roughens
• roughs (up)
• scuffs (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of buffs

Noun

The Phil’s hookup with Dave Grohl and company Saturday night was the middle act in a three-night local finale for Dudamel — a delectable dip into what old-school symphony buffs would once have considered low culture. — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

History buffs will find many more interesting destinations to visit in and around Blowing Rock. — Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026

So, for you history buffs, this might be a really interesting trip to take. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

At the crossroads of civilizations, this island nation has long lured design buffs with its walled villages, fairy-tale architecture, and mix of Arab and European influences. — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026

The company’s goal is to appeal to history buffs and live music junkies alike. — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

The internet may be filled with car buffs trying to convince you the Ferrari Luce is terrible, but the marque now has $40 million that says otherwise. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026

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

The five-part docuseries, directed by Brian Knappenberger with Tom Hanks as executive producer, offers novice history buffs an extensive look into the establishment of American democracy. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 24 June 2026

Combined with lactic acid, this treatment buffs out wrinkles, increases collagen, and regulates sebum. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 24 June 2026

History buffs flock to America’s oldest city for a glimpse into the past. — Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 10 May 2026

Mint Cooling reinvigorates lips, Collagen Boosting reduces the look of fine lines, Vita Glazed moisturizes, and Lemon Sugar Scrub buffs away dead skin cells. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026

Go in with the glass cuticle pusher to gently soften and push back cuticles (which can help nails look longer), plus the glass polisher, which buffs the nail surface smooth for smoother, better, longer-lasting polish application. — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026

Public tours of the White House have been a longstanding American tradition, offering families, students, and history buffs a rare chance to see inside one of the nation's most significant historic buildings. — Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025