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The meaning of "in the buff"
"
In the buff
"
Meaning:
Naked.
Example:
Midnight swimming in the buff? Not for me - I prefer a costume.
Where did it originate?:
Britain
. From Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors.
Where is it used?:
Worldwide
.
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