In the buff Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbəf
IN thuh BUHF
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈʌf
IN thuh BUHF
Definition
To be completely naked, not wearing any clothes. This is an informal and slightly humorous way to describe nudity.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and often humorous; rarely used in very formal settings. 'In the buff' is mostly used to talk lightly about nudity and is more common in casual conversations. Often refers to being naked in private or semi-private contexts rather than public nudity.
Spanish: desnudo - en pelotasPortuguese (BR): nu - peladoPortuguese (PT): nu - em pelotaChinese (Simplified): 赤裸 - 一丝不挂Chinese (Traditional): 赤裸 - 一絲不掛Hindi: नग्नArabic: عارٍBengali: নগ্ন - সম্পূর্ণ উলঙ্গRussian: голышом - нагишомJapanese: 裸で - すっぽんぽんでVietnamese: trần như nhộng - khỏa thânKorean: 알몸으로 - 벌거벗은 상태로Turkish: çırılçıplak - çıplakUrdu: ننگا - بالکل برہنہIndonesian: telanjang bulat - bugil
Example Sentences
He went swimming in the buff at the lake.
basic
Some people sleep in the buff.
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The artist painted the model in the buff.
basic
I accidentally walked into the bathroom and saw my roommate in the buff.
natural
After the shower, he was singing loudly in the buff.
natural
If you forget your towel at the gym, you might have to walk back in the buff!
natural