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pouf
(redirected from pouffy)

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pouf  (pf)
n.
1. A woman's hairstyle popular in the 18th century, characterized by high rolled puffs.
2. A part of a garment, such as a dress, that is gathered into a puff.
3. A rounded ottoman.

[French, from Old French, interjection used for a fall, of imitative origin.]

pouffy adj.

pouf or pouffe [poof]
Noun
a large solid cushion used as a seat [French]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.poufpouf - offensive term for an openly homosexual man
derogation, disparagement, depreciation - a communication that belittles somebody or something
gay man, shirtlifter - a homosexual man
2.pouf - thick cushion used as a seat
seat - furniture that is designed for sitting on; "there were not enough seats for all the guests"
Translations
pouf, pouffe [puːf] n (= stool) → pouf m
pouf, pouffe [puːf] n (stool) → gepolsterter Hocker m
pouf, pouffe [puːf] n (stool) → pouf m inv


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