buffing

noun
UK /ˈbʌfɪŋ/
US /ˈbʌfɪŋ/

The act of rubbing something to make it smooth and shiny.

He spent the afternoon buffing the old car until it gleamed.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. In gaming, making a character or item stronger.

The update included buffing several underused heroes.

3. A dull yellowish-brown color.

The walls were painted a warm buffing tone.

4. Enthusiastic interest in a subject, as in 'a film buff'.

Her buffing of old movies impressed everyone at the club.