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buff
adjective
noun
verb
of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather
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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
“‘swimming in the buff’ means to swim naked”
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
“buff the wooden floors”
verb
strike, beat repeatedly
“The wind buffeted him”
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‘swimming in the buff’ means to swim naked
buff the wooden floors
buff my shoes
The wind buffeted him
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