adjective
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Buff
/bʌf/ · adjective · slang
UK slang meaning very attractive or, separately, physically muscular.
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Definitions
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As a general compliment that something looks great.
“That whip is buff, what year is it?”
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2
Muscular and well-built from working out.
“He got buff over lockdown, all that home gym.”
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3
Good-looking and attractive, especially a person.
“Her new boyfriend is buff, I'll give her that.”
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Buff In A Sentence
You're looking buff in that fit, no lie.
Everyone on that show is unreasonably buff.
He's buff now but he was scrawny in school.
Origin & Usage
African American and British slang. The attractiveness meaning is strong in MLE, while the muscular meaning is broader and older, from 'buffed up'.
People Also Ask
What does buff mean in UK slang?
It usually means attractive or good-looking. It can also mean muscular, depending on context.
Is buff a compliment?
Yes, calling someone buff means they're either hot or impressively built, both flattering.
Does buff mean muscular or attractive?
Both. In American English it leans muscular, while in UK slang it often means attractive.
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