Synonyms for

Buff

Verb / bʌf / Another word for buff — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Buff means having a yellowish-brown color or someone who is very knowledgeable about a particular subject.

Synonyms & similar words

lover buffet caramel devotee furbish burnish caramelbrown fan rawsienna buffer yellowishbrown expert adept connoisseur fanatic devotee enthusiast specialist brownish-yellow tan beige camel fawn khaki sand ocher sepia yellow-brown coffee hazel nut

Synonyms by register

Formal

strengthen reinforce fortify bolster

Informal

toughen up get in shape pump up train

Literary

temper hone refine

Antonyms

weak slight thin frail flimsy unathletic

Common collocations

  • buff out a scratch
  • buff the chrome
  • buff and polish
  • buff the shoes
  • buff the furniture
  • buff the car
  • buff up muscles

Word family

noun buff
verb buff
adjective buff

Usage note

As a verb, 'buff' often refers to polishing or shining something. As a noun or adjective, it can refer to someone with a muscular physique or an enthusiast of something.

Example sentences

  1. The furniture was buffed to a high shine.
  2. She is a real buff when it comes to sports.
  3. The walls were painted in a buff color.
  4. The car was buffed until it gleamed.
  5. He is a buff of classic cars.

Quotes

  • I am a buff of history.
  • The walls were painted in a buff color.
  • He is a buff of classic cars.

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