Buffs

British  

/ bʌfs /

plural noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Buffs

C19: from their buff-coloured facings

Example Sentences

Opera buffs are now perched on the edges of their seats waiting to see how Act III will unfold.

From The Wall Street Journal

The runaway success of "Demon Slayer" too, has seen DIY buffs and craftsmen worldwide post YouTube videos recreating some of its characters' outlandish katana, and racking up millions of views.

From Barron's

By highlighting his cinephilia, this wonderful book brings Kurosawa closer to the film buffs who will undoubtedly make up its grateful readership.

From The Wall Street Journal

Restaurant chains are pumping the nutrient into everything from pizza crust to coffee, while stepping up marketing of the new offerings to users of weight-loss drugs and fitness buffs.

From The Wall Street Journal

There are others that even true band buffs have never heard of, like the excellent Curtis Bay Coast Guard Training Station Dance Band, which lasted for just a few months during the war but featured several future jazz legends, most importantly trombonist Kai Winding.

From The Wall Street Journal