Buff
English
editEtymology 1
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Proper noun
editBuff
- A surname.
Etymology 2
editFrom the colour of their facings.
Noun
editBuff (plural Buffs)
- (UK, military, mostly in plural) A member of the Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment).
Etymology 3
editNoun
editBuff (plural Buffs)
- (numismatic slang) Clipping of Buffalo nickel.
Etymology 4
editNoun
editBuff (plural Buffs)
- (UK, slang) A member of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes.
German
editPronunciation
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Proper noun
editBuff m (proper noun, strong, genitive Buffs, plural Buffs)
- a multifunctional neck gaiter; tubular bandana
- Synonyms: Schlauchtuch, Multifunktionstuch
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