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buff vs buffer

buffer vs buff

buff and buffer both are nouns.

buff is an adjective but buffer is not an adjective.

buff and buffer both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
buff Yes Yes Yes No
buffer Yes No Yes No
As nouns, buff and buffer are synonyms defined as:
  • buff and buffer: an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
buff (noun) buffer (noun)
an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
a medium to dark tan color a power tool used to buff surfaces
bare skin an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
an ardent follower and admirer (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system
a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
(chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
buff (adjective) buffer (adjective)
of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather
buff (verb) buffer (verb)
polish and make shiny add a buffer (a solution)
strike, beat repeatedly protect from impact
Difference between buff and buffer

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