pouf

/puːf/ · noun

Meaning

The product of flatulence, or the sound of breaking wind.
A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
A headdress for women popular in 18th century France.
A high hair style for women consisting of a roll or pad of hair, worn up.
Part of an item of clothing consisting of gathered fabric in a bunch.
A low cushioned seat with no back; a padded footstool.
A short skirt gathered into a rounded puffy shape; a puffball.
A ball of fabric (such as nylon monofilament netting) used for washing (as an alternative to a flannel, washcloth, sponge, etc.).
To make poufy or bouffant.
A sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth.
The ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself.
A small quantity of gas or smoke in the air.
A sudden gust.
An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
A flamboyant or alluring statement of praise.
Onomatopoeia indicating a cloud of smoke or wind; caused by a deflating object, or a magical disappearance.

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