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pouf.

A headdress for women popular in 18th century France.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/pʊf//puːf/
  1. A headdress for women popular in 18th century France.

    historical
  2. A high hair style for women consisting of a roll or pad of hair, worn up.

  3. Part of an item of clothing consisting of gathered fabric in a bunch.

  4. A low cushioned seat with no back; a padded footstool.

  5. A short skirt gathered into a rounded puffy shape; a puffball.

  6. A ball of fabric (such as nylon monofilament netting) used for washing (as an alternative to a flannel, washcloth, sponge, etc.).

  7. A small saddle cushion worn atop the buttocks (as a fashion trend – similar to a bustle).

    dated
  8. Alternative form of puff

    alt-of · alternative
  9. Alternative form of poof.

    alt-of · alternative
Where this word comes from

From French pouf, pouff, of imitative origin; compare puff.

verb/pʊf//puːf/
  1. To make poufy or bouffant.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From French pouf, pouff, of imitative origin; compare puff.

intj/pʊf//puːf/
  1. Onomatopoeia indicating a cloud of smoke or wind; caused by a deflating object, or a magical disappearance.

    Pouf, he was gone.
Where this word comes from

Imitative.

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