Adjective modifier

• avid: An avid film buff, who loves to go to flicks on a regular basis.

• pale: The auditorium was decorated in tones of warm red sprayed on pale buff.

• classical: Classical music buffs are among the most enthusiastic about digital radio.

• literary: It's a useful quick, compact reference for literary buffs.

Modifies a noun

• facing: The old distinction of velvet facings for regiments of Horse was allowed to continue, with the Bays retaining their buff facings.

• sandstone: North wall: splayed window; broad two-centred arch in buff sandstone, of Victorian date, into north transept.

• dressing: Slate and granite rubble stone with plinth, gray buff brick dressings and eaves cornice.

• envelope: Imagine the annual buff envelope from the town hall containing a check?

• brick: Small buff bricks, which can only be contemporary with the framing, infill the areas between the timber.

• slip: Body covered in gray buff slip, now quite dirty.

Modifying Another Word

• gently: Gently buff the skin with the abrasive side of the sponge using light to moderate pressure - see pictures below.

Noun used with modifier

• trivia: For the REAL trivia buff, the original choice to play the Cardinal was Kenneth Griffith.

• nostalgia: The Goodies are not the only act for nostalgia buffs at this year's Fringe.

• hi-fi: SoundArt products are not for the hi-fi buff, says Curtis.

• movie: A movie buff may dig playing " Famous Couples.

• film: Whether we're film buffs or football junkies, or want to follow Big Brother online, we're in a world of choice.

• opera: Even opera buffs are spoilt for choice, with the English National Opera located in the center of town.

Infinitive complement

• shine: Apply the wax in a thin coat with a lint free cloth and then carefully buff to shine with a separate lint free material.

Preposition: with

• brush: Once applied and left to dry it can be buffed with a soft brush.

• cloth: Let it dry then buff with a clean cloth.