buff
Plural
buffs
1
someone who is deeply interested in and well-informed about a particular topic
- 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.
- The museum was packed with aviation buffs eager to see the new exhibit.
- He's a tech buff who always knows the latest gadgets before they hit the market.
- My uncle's a jazz buff—his vinyl collection is legendary.
2
a medium to dark yellowish-tan color
- The walls were painted a warm buff to brighten the room.
- His leather bag had a natural buff.
- The horse had a shiny coat of light buff.
- The artist mixed yellow and brown to achieve the perfect buff.
- The scarf came in a soft buff.
3
a soft implement, often mounted on a block, used for polishing or smoothing surfaces, such as nails or metal
- She used a buff to shine her nails before the manicure.
- The jeweler polished the ring with a soft buff.
- Metalworkers rely on a buff to achieve a mirror finish.
- The technician replaced the worn-out buff on the machine.
- Using a buff, he removed scratches from the tabletop.
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4
without clothing
- The athlete's arms were buff after removing his sleeves.
- Sunbathing left her back entirely buff.
- He felt the cool breeze against his buff shoulders.
- The model posed in buff for the figure study.
- Children ran through the sprinkler in buff.
5
a soft, thick, undyed leather made from the hides of animals such as buffalo or oxen
- The craftsman used buff to make durable gloves.
- Old-fashioned book covers were often bound in buff.
- The saddle was reinforced with sturdy buff leather.
- Buff is prized for its strength and smooth texture.
- She admired the natural color of the buff leather bag.
6
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
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.
- The player received a strength buff after equipping the enchanted sword.
- Healing spells can provide a defensive buff to allies.
- Buffs often enhance speed, damage, or defense in RPGs.
- The mage cast a fire buff to increase attack power.
- Some items grant buffs only for a limited duration.
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