The word 'buffs' is correct and usable in written English.
It can refer to a group of people who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about a particular subject or hobby. Example: "The history buffs were excited to visit the museum's exhibit on ancient civilizations."
The Secrets of Vesuvius (The Roman Mysteries) by Caroline Lawrence Young history buffs will realise they're in for an exciting explosion when Flavia and her Roman Mysteries crew visit her uncle in Pompeii... in AD79.
If aliens were to land in India today they would be greeted by a bewildering spectacle – while hordes of film buffs gather outside cinemas to see the latest Bollywood blockbuster, an angry mob waves saffron-coloured flags and calls for the arrest of the movie's hero for allegedly defaming Hinduism.
But for real astronomy buffs, there is a new attraction that is even more exciting.
Film buffs, however, may feel they have seen it all before.
Its mainstream programme won't appeal to film buffs but it's a beautiful spot for watching fun and popular movies.
This isn't in Brittain's book, though film buffs will recognise the shot from the famous moment when Scarlett O'Hara walks through lines of injured soldiers in Gone With the Wind.
"Buy next-day shipping and get all of these great TV shows as your free gift!" The one thing that is for sure is that once Amazon becomes a viable platform, it's going to give real TV buffs just one more thing they need to shell out money for along with their Netflix and Hulu Plus subscriptions.
The man is Colin Geddes, and the crowd is Midnight Madness: 1,250 rowdy but sophisticated genre buffs.
Labour defence buffs also question the maths.
It pleased monarchists and history buffs.
Many academic projects set up their own listening stations and recruit space buffs who can use inexpensive kit, but these work on an informal basis.
