buff

Definition

  • n. a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen
  • n. bare skin; naked
  • n. an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
  • v. polish and make shiny

Word forms

Present participle
buffing
Third person singular
buffs
Past tense
buffed
Past participle
buffed

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The bag is made of soft buff leather that feels great to touch.

  2. vt.

    She used a cloth to buff the table until it shone.

  3. a.

    He wore a buff shirt that matched his light brown pants.