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

This year’s flowering has arrived three weeks earlier than last year’s, which many avid jacaranda buffs experienced as later than usual.

From Los Angeles Times