Buff

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English[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

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Proper noun[edit]

Buff

  1. A surname.

Etymology 2[edit]

From the colour of their facings.

Noun[edit]

Buff (plural Buffs)

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

Etymology 3[edit]

Noun[edit]

Buff (plural Buffs)

  1. (numismatic slang) Clipping of Buffalo nickel.

Etymology 4[edit]

Noun[edit]

Buff (plural Buffs)

  1. (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)

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