How do you use "Buff" in a sentence?

He's proper buff. She thinks you're buff. Buff ting.

Buff

Q: What does "Buff" mean?

Attractive, good-looking (British slang). 'Buff' is British slang for attractive, particularly used by younger people. 'He's buff' means he's good-looking. It can also imply muscular attractiveness. Similar to 'fit' but with different regional/demographic usage.

Slang Term British ★★★★☆ Common Very Casual

Meaning: Attractive, good-looking (British slang).

有魅力的，好看的（英式俚语）。

Atractivo, guapo (argot británico).

魅力的な、かっこいい（イギリスのスラング）。

매력적인, 근육질의 (영국 속어)

'Buff' is British slang for attractive, particularly used by younger people. 'He's buff' means he's good-looking. It can also imply muscular attractiveness. Similar to 'fit' but with different regional/demographic usage.

'Buff'是英式俚语中表示有魅力的意思，尤其在年轻人中使用。'He's buff'意思是他很帅。也可以暗示肌肉型的魅力。与'fit'类似，但在地区和人群使用上有所不同。

'Buff' es argot británico para atractivo, usado especialmente por gente joven. 'He's buff' significa que es guapo. También puede implicar atractivo muscular. Similar a 'fit' pero con uso regional y demográfico diferente.

「Buff」は特に若者が使うイギリスのスラングで魅力的という意味。「He's buff」はかっこいいという意味。筋肉質な魅力を暗示することもある。「Fit」と似ているが、地域や年齢層によって使い方が異なる。

영국 속어로 매력적이거나 체격이 좋다는 뜻. 전반적으로 잘생겼다는 뜻이거나 특히 근육질이라는 뜻일 수 있다.

Examples

He's proper buff.
他真的很帅
Está muy bueno
彼はめちゃくちゃかっこいい
그는 완전 잘생겼어.
She thinks you're buff.
她觉得你很帅
Ella piensa que eres guapo
彼女はあなたをかっこいいと思っている
그녀가 너를 잘생겼다고 생각해.
Buff ting.
帅哥/美女
Tío/tía buena
イケてるやつ
잘생긴 사람.

Pronunciation

/bʌf/

Usage Guide

Context: attraction, youth slang, London

Tone: casual, youthful

✓ Do Say

Buff
帅的
atractivo
かっこいい
그 사람 몸 좋다.
Proper buff
超帅的
muy atractivo
めちゃくちゃかっこいい
몸 좋아 보인다.
Buff ting
帅哥/美女
persona atractiva
イケてるやつ
몸 만들고 있다.

✗ Don't Say

Youth/London slang primarily
主要是年轻人和伦敦俚语
Argot principalmente juvenil y londinense
主に若者やロンドンのスラング
외모나 근육 둘 다에 쓸 수 있어요

Common Mistakes

British: attractive. American: muscular.

Origin & History

Possibly from 'buff' meaning muscular/toned, or from 'buff' as polished/shined. The slang meaning for attractive developed in British youth culture, particularly London.

Etymology: Possibly from muscular/polished

First recorded: British youth slang, late 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: Late 20th century onwards

Generation: Younger generations

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: UK grime/urban music

Regional notes: British youth slang, especially London.

Variations

BuffBuff ting