Buff Definition & Meaning
buff
- adjective
- of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather
- noun
- an ardent follower and admirer
- a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen
- bare skin; naked; "swimming in the buff"
- a medium to dark tan color
- an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
- verb
- strike, beat repeatedly; "The wind buffeted him"
- polish and make shiny; "buff the wooden floors"; "buff my shoes"
"Buff" in song lyrics
See how buff is used in real songs:
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"Not your bounty boy, rhymin in the buff"
Akrobatik f/ Willie Evans Jr., Therapy — Black Hell Breaks Loose -
"Knuckle up, like a shrug when you thought you was buff"
Amil and Sole' — First One Hit -
"calling ya chickens, for a quick buff"
DJ Clue f/ Nature, Noreaga — Magic & Bird
Words that rhyme with buff
Usage tips for "buff"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "buff" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for buff to find words that pair well.
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- What does buff mean?
- of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather an ardent follower and admirer a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen bare skin; naked; "swimming in the buff" a medium to dark tan color an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) strike, beat repeatedly; "The wind buffeted him" polish and make shiny; "buff the wooden floors"; "buff my shoes"
- What part of speech is buff?
- Buff is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does buff have?
- Buff has 8 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).