See also: buff and BUFF

English

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Etymology 1

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Proper noun

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Buff

  1. A surname.

Etymology 2

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From the colour of their facings.

Noun

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Buff (plural Buffs)

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

Etymology 3

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Noun

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Buff (plural Buffs)

  1. (numismatic slang) Clipping of Buffalo nickel.

Etymology 4

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Noun

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Buff (plural Buffs)

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

German

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Proper noun

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

  1. a multifunctional neck gaiter; tubular bandana
    Synonyms: Schlauchtuch, Multifunktionstuch