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How to pronounce buff in American English
“buff” pronunciation by American speakers
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“buff” in real sentences — American speakers
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- [Elizabeth] Ah, you must be a history buff.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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For a Civil War buff it’s like the kid in the candy store.
National Archives
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If it gets cold, I have a couple of jackets and, a buff and lip balm
US Forest Service
Words that sound like “buff”
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