buff
12 points
English
4 letters
Common
Commonness #11,250
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
an ardent follower and admirer
verb
strike, beat repeatedly
adjective
of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/bˈʌf/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural buffs
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block
a medium to dark tan color
strike, beat repeatedly
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “an ardent follower and admirer” wn-def
- “To strike. B. Jonson.” web-def
Anagrams
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