Buff

See also: buff and BUFF

English

Etymology 1

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Proper noun

Buff

1. A surname.

Etymology 2

From the colour of their facings.

Noun

Buff (plural Buffs)

1. (UK, military, mostly in plural) A member of the Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment).

Etymology 3

Noun

Buff (plural Buffs)

1. (numismatic slang) Clipping of Buffalo nickel.

Etymology 4

Noun

Buff (plural Buffs)

1. (UK, slang) A member of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes.

German

Pronunciation

• Audio (Germany (Berlin)):

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Proper noun

Buff m (proper noun, strong, genitive Buffs, plural Buffs)

1. a multifunctional neck gaiter; tubular bandana

   Synonyms: Schlauchtuch, Multifunktionstuch