BUF
BUF has 2 meanings
Big ugly fellow
Example
Did you see that troll guarding the dungeon entrance?
Yeah, total BUF. Took our whole squad just to knock him down to half health
I swear every game needs at least one classic BUF
True. And that one had two health bars. Ultimate BUF energy
Bowser is a classic BUF in the Mario series
Related Slang
| Boss | Main bad character |
| Heel | Villain |
| EL | Evil laugh |
| BUF | Big, ugly, fat |
| Fugly | F***ing ugly |
| Dogface | Ugly face |
| nottie | Unattractive person |
| Butterface | An attractive person with an unattractive face |
| Uggo | Ugly |
| Bugly | Butt ugly |
Categories
Big, ugly, fat
BUF is an offensive slang acronym that's generally aimed at body-shaming women. Shallow or immature individuals, usually in online spaces or locker-room talk, typically use it to mock someone's appearance in a disrespectful and dehumanizing way.
Because of its offensive nature, people may bristle when they see it used in conversation, online, or when texting. They may call it out or abruptly end the convo as a way to shut down that person's viewpoint. While some people may use it in jest or in a self-deprecating way, it's typically best to steer clear of using it due to its potentially polarizing effect.
Example
Ugh, did you hear what Josh said at lunch? He called that girl a BUF
Seriously? That’s messed up. Why do people still use that?
You might receive a "not cool" message after using BUF
Related Slang
| Fat shaming | Criticizing a person for being overweight |
| BBW | Big black women |
| BBW | Big beautiful women |
| FUPA | Fatty upper pubic area |
| KFC | Kid Fattening Clinic |
| YMSF | Your momma's so fat |
| SMH | Shaking my head |
| Doucheling | Partial douchebag |
| AJ | Absolute jerk |
| Tool | Egotistical jerk |
How well do you know your Fantasy Football slang?
BUF is a quick way to call someone a "Big ugly fellow" (or sometimes "Big ugly fella"). It's typically meant to be a playful way to describe a character, human or otherwise, who is huge, rough around the edges, and not exactly easy on the eyes.
People often use it in gaming, comic book, or fantasy circles to refer to brutish villains, boss-level monsters, or even that one tanky guy in your D&D party. While "ugly" is part of the name, it's usually said with a mix of affection and humor, not as a harsh insult.
The term emerged from online gaming communities in the late 2000s to early 2010s, where shorthand like "BUF alert!" became a fun way to warn teammates about a lumbering enemy approaching. Gamers, streamers, and fans of fantasy or sci-fi media still use it today to describe that one overpowered brute they either have to fight or rely on.