Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-the-buff
idiom
/ˈɪn ðə bʌf/

Definition
In the state of being completely naked; not wearing any clothes.

Examples
- After a long day at the beach, he felt comfortable walking around in the buff when he got home.
- She decided to sunbathe in the buff to fully enjoy the warm sunshine.

Meaning
The phrase ‘in the buff’ is a colloquial expression used to describe someone who is unclothed or nude.

Synonyms
- nude
- bare
- unclothed