buff

Meanings

• Verb

  To protect or cover something, especially with a layer of something, as for protection.

  - "He buffed his car with carnauba wax."
  - "She buffed her nails before the interview."

• Verb

  To polish something until it shines.

  - "He spent hours buffing the antique furniture."
  - "She buffed her shoes before the wedding."

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Pronunciation

1. /bʌf/
   
   
   
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2. /bʌf/
   
   
   
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3. /bʌf/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

debuff , nerf

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Synonyms

aficionado , revamp

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with buff
tuff , rough , enough , stuff , cluff

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Buff (en) : A strong, muscular man
   

2. Buffer (en) : A device that stores and manages data, allowing different systems to communicate effectively.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of buff that leads to same result
buff , buffs , buffed , buffing , buff leather , buff leathers , buff up , buffed up , buffing up , buffs up , blindman's bluff , blindman's buff , blindman's buffs , in the buff , to the buff

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

buffed, buffing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to rub' or 'to massage'. Derived from the Old French word 'buffe', meaning 'a mass' or 'a cushion'.

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Trivia

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1. Buffing is a popular technique used in car detailing to make the vehicle's paint shine.

2. Buffing was once a common practice used by soldiers to protect their skin from the sun and harsh weather conditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Polishing: The process of making a surface smooth and shining by rubbing it with an abrasive substance.

2. Protection: The act of shielding or guarding something from harm.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'buff' has been used to describe someone who is excessively knowledgeable about a particular subject, often to the point of obsession. In art, buffed surfaces are often used to create a smooth, reflective finish.

How to Memorize "buff"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself rubbing a surface until it shines.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'buff' with the idea of making something smooth and shiny.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'B' in 'Buff' stands for 'Brighten' or 'Beautify'.

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