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over-buffing

[/ˌoʊvər ˈbʌfɪŋ/]
noun
excesso de polimento
1. The act of polishing or buffing something excessively, removing too much material or causing damage through over-polishing
Over-buffing the car's paint can remove the clear coat and expose the base layer.
O excesso de polimento da pintura do carro pode remover a camada transparente e expor a camada base.
2. In gaming contexts, excessive adjustment of character or item abilities to make them more powerful than intended
The developer's over-buffing of that weapon made it overpowered in competitive play.
O excesso de reforço daquela arma pelo desenvolvedor a deixou desequilibrada no jogo competitivo.
3. In nail care, filing or polishing nails excessively, causing damage or thinning
Over-buffing your nails can weaken them and cause peeling.
O polimento excessivo das unhas pode enfraquecê-las e causar descamação.
Synonyms
over-polishingexcessive buffingover-finishing
Antonyms
under-buffinggentle polishing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
excesso de polimento
Standard term used across Brazil
Portugal
polimento excessivo
Preferred phrasing in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

go overboard with polishing
take it too far with the buffer
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