A person who is very interested in a particular subject or activity and knows a lot about it. noun
He's a film buff who watches hundreds of movies each year.
As a history buff, she spends her weekends visiting museums and historical sites.
A pale yellow-brown color. noun
The walls of the room were painted in a soft buff color.
She wore a buff dress that complemented her complexion.
A piece of soft, thick leather used for polishing or as a protective covering. noun
He used a buff to shine his shoes until they gleamed.
The craftsman selected a piece of buff for the saddle.
To polish or shine something by rubbing. verb
He spent the afternoon buffing the car to a high gloss.
She buffed her nails until they were smooth and shiny.
To make something stronger or more effective. verb
The game developers decided to buff the character's abilities in the latest update.
They buffed the software's performance to handle more users.
In a state of undress; naked. adjective
He was caught in the buff when the fire alarm went off.
The painting depicted a group of people in the buff, enjoying a sunny day at the beach.