Pouf

/puːf/

noun

  1. The product of flatulence, or the sound of breaking wind.

noun

  1. A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.

noun

  1. A headdress for women popular in 18th century France.

  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.

Synonyms: horse's hoof, poof, poofta, pooftah, poofter, footstool, hassock, ottoman

verb

  1. To make poufy or bouffant.

    to pouf the hair

noun

  1. A sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth.

  2. The ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself.

    out of puff

  3. A small quantity of gas or smoke in the air.

    puff of smoke

Synonyms: cream puff, pastry, drag, wind

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