Definition of Pouf

1. Noun. Offensive term for an openly homosexual man.

Exact synonyms: Fag, Faggot, Fagot, Fairy, Nance, Pansy, Poof, Poove, Queen, Queer
Language type: Depreciation, Derogation, Disparagement
Generic synonyms: Gay Man, Shirtlifter

2. Noun. Thick cushion used as a seat.
Exact synonyms: Hassock, Ottoman, Pouffe, Puff
Generic synonyms: Seat

Definition of Pouf

1. n. Lit., a puff;

Definition of Pouf

1. Noun. (historical) A headdress for women popular in 18th century France. (defdate from 18th c.) ¹

2. Noun. A high hair style for women consisting of a roll or pad of hair, worn up. (defdate from 19th c.) ¹

3. Noun. (context: dressmaking) Part of an item of clothing consisting of gathered fabric in a bunch. (defdate from 19th c.) ¹

4. Noun. A low cushioned seat with no back; a padded footstool. (defdate from 19th c.) ¹

5. Noun. A short skirt gathered into a rounded puffy shape; a puffball. (defdate from 20th c.) ¹

6. Noun. A ball of fabric (such as nylon monofilament netting) used for washing ''(as an alternative to a flannel, washcloth, sponge, etc.)''. ¹

7. Noun. (dated) A small saddle cushion worn atop the buttocks ''(as a fashion trend – similar to a bustle)''. ¹

8. Noun. (alternative form of puff) ¹

9. Noun. (alternative form of poof) ¹

10. Interjection. Onomatopoeia indicating a cloud of smoke or wind; caused by a deflating object, or a magical disappearance. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Pouf

1. a loose roll of hair [n -S] : POUFED, POUFFY [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pouf

pouchier
pouchiest
pouching
pouchless
pouchlike
pouchong
pouchongs
pouchy
pouder
pouders
poudre
poudres
poudrette
poudretteite
poudrin
pouf (current term)
pouf paste
poufed
pouff
pouffe
pouffed
pouffes
pouffing
pouffs
pouffy
poufier
poufiest
poufing
poufs
pouftah

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