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