"buffster" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: buffsters [plural]
Etymology: From buff + -ster. Etymology templates: {{af|en|buff|-ster}} buff + -ster Head templates: {{en-noun}} buffster (plural buffsters)
  1. (slang) One who is buff (very muscular) Tags: slang Categories (topical): People

Inflected forms

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