"buffery" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: buff + -ery Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|buff|ery}} buff + -ery Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} buffery (uncountable)
  1. The quality of being a buff or enthusiast; a keen interest in something; fandom. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-buffery-en-noun-gKBq8YF6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ery

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