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buffs

[/bʌfs/]
noun, verbpl: N/A (plural form)
entusiastas, apaixonados, polidores
1. People who are enthusiastic or knowledgeable about a particular subject or hobby
Movie buffs gathered at the cinema for the classic film festival.
Fãs de cinema se reuniram no cinema para o festival de filmes clássicos.
2. Polishes or shines something by rubbing it with a cloth
She buffs the car to make it shine.
Ela polida o carro para deixá-lo brilhando.
3. Soft cloth or leather used for polishing
Use a buff to clean your glasses gently.
Use um pano macio para limpar seus óculos suavemente.
4. Light yellowish-brown color
The walls were painted in buff tones.
As paredes foram pintadas em tons bege.
NYC Slang
heads, fanatics, enthusiasts
Synonyms
enthusiastsfansaficionadosdevoteespolishesshines
Antonyms
detractorscriticsdullstarnishes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entusiastas, fãs, apaixonados
Most common usage for enthusiasts
Portugal
entusiastas, apaixonados
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese
General
polir, lustrar
For the verb meaning to polish

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the buff (naked or unclothed)
buff out (to remove imperfections)
movie buffs
history buffs
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