poufy

English

Etymology

From French.

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Adjective

poufy (comparative poufier, superlative poufiest)

1. (hair styles) Bouffant.
2. (fashion) Decorated with fabric, feathers or other material to create an impression of transparent volume and movement.
   • 2009 February 1, Bethany Kandel, “With This Dress I Thee Wed and Wed and Wed”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     (No ’80s gowns with poufy sleeves or out-of-style silhouettes.) “

3. Effeminate.