buff

buff · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An enthusiast or expert in a particular subject.

  2. 2.

    To polish something with soft material.

  3. 3.

    Of a yellowish-beige color.

  4. 4.

    Having a muscular, well-toned body (informal).

  5. 5.

    To make something look attractive.

  6. 6.

    A yellowish-beige color.

  7. 7.

    Soft, thick, undyed leather.

  8. 8.

    A bare skin (in the phrase "in the buff").

Forms

plural: buffs

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    in the buff — naked
  • •
    film buff — movie enthusiast
  • •
    buff up — to polish or improve

Related words

See also: enthusiast, muscular, polish
Synonyms: devotee, enthusiast, fan, muscular

Etymology

From French "buffle" (buffalo), referring to buffalo leather, later extended to the color of such leather and then to enthusiasts (from the buff-colored uniforms of volunteer firefighters).