buff

noun
UK: /bʌf/
US: /bʌf/

  1. A fan or enthusiast of something.

    1. He is a film buff and watches movies every day.
    2. My dad is a real history buff and knows a lot about World War II.

  2. A person with a well-developed, muscular body.

    1. Look at him, he is so buff after months in the gym
    2. The actor needed to get buff for his role in the action movie.

Synonyms

muscleman fan enthusiast polish shine strong muscular tan
buff verb

  1. To polish something to make it shine.

    1. She used a cloth to buff the table.
    2. I need to buff my shoes before the interview to make them look nice.

  2. To make someone or something stronger or better.

    1. The update will buff the character's defense stats a bit.
    2. Regular exercise can buff your immune system, making you less susceptible to illness.
buff adjective

  1. Having a well-developed, muscular body.

    1. He's really buff now from all that lifting.
    2. She likes buff guys who workout at the gym regularly.

  2. Of a yellowish-brown color.

    1. She wore a buff colored skirt to the party last night
    2. The walls were painted a soft buff color to create a warm atmosphere.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "buff" in English means: A fan or enthusiast of something., A person with a well-developed, muscular body..

The phonetic transcription of "buff" is /bʌf/ in British English and /bʌf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "buff": muscleman, fan, enthusiast, polish, shine, strong, muscular, tan.

Example usage of "buff": "He is a film buff and watches movies every day.". More examples on the page.