The process of polishing a surface to make it smooth, shiny, or bright, typically using a soft cloth, pad, or abrasive material.
From 'buff' (to polish smooth) plus the gerund suffix '-ing.' 'Buff' likely derives from buffalo leather, which was traditionally used for polishing and creating shine on metal and leather goods.
Buffing is the final step in jewelry making and car detailing—it's the difference between a dull surface and a mirror-like shine, and professional buffing creates finishes that hand-polishing can't achieve!
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