buff
buff
bʌf
baf
British pronunciation
/bʌf/

Definition & Meaning of "buff"in English

Buff
01

someone who is deeply interested in and well-informed about a particular topic

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She 's a real history buff and can recite dates from memory.
As a film buff, he's seen every Oscar-winning movie since 1950.
02

a medium to dark yellowish-tan color

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The walls were painted a warm buff to brighten the room.
His leather bag had a natural buff.
03

a soft implement, often mounted on a block, used for polishing or smoothing surfaces, such as nails or metal

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She used a buff to shine her nails before the manicure.
The jeweler polished the ring with a soft buff.
04

without clothing

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The athlete 's arms were buff after removing his sleeves.
Sunbathing left her back entirely buff.
05

a soft, thick, undyed leather made from the hides of animals such as buffalo or oxen

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The craftsman used buff to make durable gloves.
Old-fashioned book covers were often bound in buff.
06

a temporary or permanent boost to a character's abilities, stats, or performance in a game, typically granted by items, abilities, or other game mechanics

What is a "buff"?

A buff refers to a change in a video game that increases the power or effectiveness of a character, weapon, ability, or feature. Developers introduce buffs to make certain elements more competitive or useful in the game, especially if they are considered weak or underperforming. For example, if a weapon is too weak compared to others, it may receive a buff to make it more effective. While buffs are meant to improve gameplay, they can sometimes upset the balance if an element becomes too powerful, leading to new challenges in fairness.

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The player received a strength buff after equipping the enchanted sword.
Healing spells can provide a defensive buff to allies.
to buff
01

to polish or shine a surface by rubbing it with a soft cloth or a special tool

Transitive: to buff a surface
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The janitor buffed the floors to create a smooth and reflective surface.
Using a microfiber cloth, she buffed the shoes to a brilliant shine.
02

to strengthen, enhance, or improve a feature, ability, or item

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The new patch buffed the graphics engine.
They buffed the character's attack power.
01

having the pale yellowish-beige color characteristic of buff leather

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He wore a buff jacket that matched the leather trim of his bag.
The horse had a smooth, buff coat that gleamed in the sunlight.
02

(of a person) physically attractive with large muscles

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He worked out regularly at the gym, resulting in a buff physique with well-defined muscles.
The actor's buff chest was on display in the action movie, a testament to his dedication to fitness.
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