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/Sounds like the English word "buff" + "eh" (as in "egg") + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

To strengthen a character or item in a video game through a developer update. The opposite of nerfing, when something becomes more powerful and everyone wants to use it in matches.

Examples

They finally buffed the mage, now he actually hits hard.

They need to buff the tanks, they're too weak.

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Regional synonyms

An own goal in soccer, when a player accidentally scores against their own team, the worst possible moment in a match. Beyond the field, autogol is used figuratively to describe any situation where someone sabotages themselves, like sending an angry text to the wrong person or accidentally CC'ing your boss on gossip.