Definition of POUF

pouf

Plural: poufs

Noun

  • A rounded, cushion-like hairstyle or piece of furniture.
  • offensive term for an openly homosexual man
  • thick cushion used as a seat
  • 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.).
  • A small saddle cushion worn atop the buttocks (as a fashion trend – similar to a bustle).
  • Alternative form of puff
  • Alternative form of poof.

Verb

  • To make poufy or bouffant.

Intj

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

Examples

  • Her hair was styled in a magnificent POUF, perhaps giving her an advantage in creative word choices.
  • Pouf, he was gone.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 9

pouf: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
pouf: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pouf: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

pouf: valid Words With Friends Word