Buffs

/ bʌfs /

plural noun

1. the Buffs
   the Third Regiment of Foot, esp the Royal East Kent Regiment

Word History and Origins

Origin of Buffs¹

C19: from their buff-coloured facings

Example Sentences

Video Archives was a mecca for all manner of film buffs and it was an environment Tarantino thrived in.

From BBC

Movie buffs might be reminded of one of the final lines Heath Ledger’s Joker delivered to Batman: “I think we’re destined to do this forever.”

From Salon

It’s also famed for its strict no-texting policy and its special screenings, which have made it a haven for film buffs.

From Los Angeles Times

Scholars, historians and plain old baseball buffs will have ample opportunity to examine every document in those 70 boxes.

From Los Angeles Times

Other area buffs have no such personal ties, but are simply fascinated by the handsome specimens, which feature multiple faces with round dials, are mounted on posts, weigh as much as a ton and stand up to 20 feet tall.

From Seattle Times