buff out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To remove paint or light scratches from the surface by friction, wearing it out by polishing or blasting with sand or by employing some similar method.
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To bring something to proper shape by removing or masking minor defects, by straightening out the residual shortcomings.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “buff out” mean?
To remove paint or light scratches from the surface by friction, wearing it out by polishing or blasting with sand or by employing some similar method.
Is “buff out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.