buff
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Definition of buff
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buff
adjectiveDefinition of buff (Entry 2 of 3)
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: having a physique enhanced by bodybuilding exercises
buff
verbDefinition of buff (Entry 3 of 3)
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Synonyms & Antonyms for buff
Synonyms: Noun
addict, aficionado (also afficionado), bug, devotee, enthusiast, fan, fanatic, fancier, fiend, fool, freak, habitué (also habitue), head, hound, junkie (also junky), lover, maniac, maven (also mavin), nut, sucker
Synonyms: Verb
file, grind, hone, rasp, rub, sand
Antonyms: Noun
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Examples of buff in a Sentence
Noun
he's such a film buff that he owns over 3,000 movies protected by a fully enclosed backyard, the couple would frequently sunbathe in the buffAdjective
He's at the gym every day trying to get buff. the buff body of an athleteVerb
The floors are waxed and buffed every year. She is going to the salon to get her nails buffed.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Super camera buffs will also be interested in one more thing Apple promises is coming eventually through a software upgrade. — Washington Post, "iPhone 11 first look: That’s an awful lot of cash for a camera," 10 Sep. 2019 SAN MARCOS Antique buffs to discuss doilies The El Camino Real Questers will meet at 12:30 p.m. Monday at the Lake San Marcos clubroom, 1105 La Bonita Drive. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Group makes lap blankets to honor veterans," 9 Sep. 2019 But for those who ride Amtrak and those who work for the company, 2018 was especially worrisome because of rumblings about changes that seemed unwise to me, a train buff. — Karl Zimmermann, Los Angeles Times, "Amtrak’s Southwest Chief lives to ride the rails another day," 2 Sep. 2019 This video, featuring a shirtless (and unbelievably buff) D'Angelo, came away with nothing. — Paul Grein, Billboard, "How Did Some of the Greatest Videos of All Time Fare at the VMAs?," 22 Aug. 2019 These seven destinations are at the top of every travel buff's list, and CNN Travel has the lowdown on the best times to go and the best places to post up for those once-in-a-lifetime vacation pics. — Aj Willingham, CNN, "A boy's uplifting challenge, some heroic first responders and a ducky derby," 10 Aug. 2019 With a fluffy brush, the actress then buffs in Dior's Backstage foundation and dabs on Nars' brightening concealer underneath her eyes. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "Euphoria’s Alexa Demie Shares Her ’90s Glam Tutorial," 30 July 2019 Science fiction buffs might be put off by this refusal to explore the impact of vast technological and cultural change. — Noah Berlatsky, The Verge, "Spider-Man: Far From Home is saving the MCU by ignoring its continuity," 8 July 2019 But Once Upon a Time almost elicits feelings because QT evokes responses to social and cultural history that are beyond his usual film-buff snark. — Armond White, National Review, "Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood Is His Best Film," 26 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Many animals compensate for puny muscles with speed, but muscles—even in the buffest bodybuilder—can only contract so fast. — National Geographic, "Watch Spider Jaws Move as Quickly as World's Fastest Runner," 7 Apr. 2016Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Apply a thin coat and rub it in with a microfiber cloth and then buff it. — Henry Robertson, Popular Mechanics, "How to Set Up a Guitar And Make It Your Own," 7 Dec. 2018 The treatment is done at home or in a spa by a professional by buffing dry skin with a special exfoliating brush to slough off the top layer of dead skin cells, smoothing its texture. — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, "What Is "Dry Brushing" and Can It Really Cure Cellulite?," 31 July 2019 This coconut coffee body scrub works to exfoliate and buff away dry skin while moisturizing with a blend of coffee and essential oils. — Noelle Ike, Hanna Williams And Jacob Krol, CNN Underscored, "Prime Day 2019: These deals are still live," 17 July 2019 For a shiny finish, leave it to cure overnight and then buff it into a high sheen. — Kelly Dawson, House Beautiful, "We Asked Annie Sloan How to Chalk Paint Furniture—She Invented It, After All," 29 May 2019 Forget about its effect on blood pressure, sugar loads, weight, buffing you up, all that. — Andrew Merle, Quartzy, "The best type of exercise uses your body—and your brain," 17 June 2019 Embrace the beauty of this lunation French Girl Rose Lip Polish, an elegant scrub that buffs your pout to joie de vivre perfection. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "What October's Aquarius Horoscope Means for You," 30 Sep. 2018 This can help buff away some of the dead skin and smooth the surface safely. — Isadora Baum, SELF, "What All Runners Should Know Before Getting a Pedicure," 5 Mar. 2019 No problem: Last night at New York's ABC Cocina, Lawrence put her short, clean, and buffed nails on display, ones that were completely devoid of bright colors or art—nothing to distract from her new sparkling stunner. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "Jennifer Lawrence Reveals Her Engagement Ring—And a Bridal Manicure Trend in the Making," 22 Feb. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'buff.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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