Meanings
From buff (“bare skin”, literally “brownish yellow”), an allusion to the color of the skin.
How to pronounce "in the buff":
AU
Nude.
Example: "She was in the buff on the beach."
Example: "The streaker ran across the playing field in the buff."
Example Sentences
1
He was caught unexpectedly in the buff by his neighbor.
2
The actors had to shoot a scene in the buff for the movie.
3
She loves to sunbathe in the buff at secluded beaches.
4
The hotel has a designated area for guests to swim in the buff.
5
They decided to go skinny dipping and swim in the buff.
