"poofy" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈpuːfi/, /ˈpʊfi/ Audio: En-au-poofy.ogg Forms: poofier [comparative], poofiest [superlative]
Rhymes: -uːfi, -ʊfi Etymology: Probably a blend of poof + puffy. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|poof|puffy|nocap=1}} blend of poof + puffy Head templates: {{en-adj|er}} poofy (comparative poofier, superlative poofiest)
  1. (slang) Of or pertaining to something that is puffy, filled with air, inflated. Tags: slang
    Sense id: en-poofy-en-adj-hzxvgw-K
  2. Capable of making a poofing sound.
    Sense id: en-poofy-en-adj-Aw42pFuH Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English blends: 38 62 Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 4 49 47 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -y: 7 48 45 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 4 49 47 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 2 51 47
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Etymology number: 1

Adjective

IPA: /ˈpʊfi/ Forms: poofier [comparative], poofiest [superlative]
Etymology: From poof + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|poof|y}} poof + -y Head templates: {{en-adj|er}} poofy (comparative poofier, superlative poofiest)
  1. (derogatory, slang) Pertaining to, or describing homosexual behaviour or culture Tags: derogatory, slang Related terms: foofy
    Sense id: en-poofy-en-adj-yyf30J1Z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 4 49 47 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -y: 7 48 45 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 4 49 47 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 2 51 47
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Etymology number: 2

Inflected forms

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