How to Pronounce "in the buff"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbəf
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈʌf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN thuh BUHF
UK
IN thuh BUHF
Listen in Context
He went swimming in the buff at the lake.
Some people sleep in the buff.
The artist painted the model in the buff.
I accidentally walked into the bathroom and saw my roommate in the buff.