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[buhf] / bʌf /






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To paraphrase Clint Eastwood of all people, a theater buff has to know his limitations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The newly serious film buff suddenly refuses to watch anything with subtitles turned off.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

That means workers in roles that typically require a lot of hard skills will need to buff up on soft skills.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

The exploits of the bizarre animated characters, including "Strawberina" and a buff open-shirt "Bananito", parody reality TV tropes, from love triangles to emotional re-couplings.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The nurse taught her to oil her skin as well, and to buff her fingernails with a piece of leather.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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