English dictionary
buff
adjectiveAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather
noun
- an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
noun
- a medium to dark tan color
noun
- bare skin
noun
- an ardent follower and admirer
noun
- a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen
verb
- polish and make shiny
verb
- strike, beat repeatedly
Example sentences
‘swimming in the buff’ means to swim naked
buff the wooden floors
buff my shoes
The wind buffeted him