BUFF - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Verb

polish and make shiny

Example: buff the wooden floors; buff my shoes

Categories: Polish, Smooth, Smoothen, Shine

Part of speech: Noun

bare skin; naked

Example: swimming in the buff

Categories: Skin, Tegument, Cutis

Part of speech: Noun

an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

Categories: Implement

Part of speech: Adjective

of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather

Yellowish brown, Devotee, Lover, Burnish, Fan

The word "buff" comes from Old French bufer, which comes from Middle French buffle.

buffe – A related word in the same word family.

buffet – A related word in the same word family.

buffalo – A related word in the same word family.

English has both Germanic and French words for the same things—'begin' vs 'commence', 'help' vs 'assist'.