noun. The operation of diminishing the thickness of a hide by means of a curriers' knife or a splitting-machine, for the purpose of increasing the suppleness of the leather; hence, the layer so shaved off; the amount of lessening effected.

verb. Present participle of buff.

noun. That which is buffed.

"Well, he looked good - his six months of hitting the gym have paid off in buffing him out, but then he took the thrill away when he opened his mouth."

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