"poufy" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: poufier [comparative], poufiest [superlative]
Etymology: From French. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fr|-}} French Head templates: {{en-adj|er}} poufy (comparative poufier, superlative poufiest)
  1. (hair styles) Bouffant.
    Sense id: en-poufy-en-adj-lu99Z3Ci
  2. (fashion) Decorated with fabric, feathers or other material to create an impression of transparent volume and movement. Categories (topical): Fashion
    Sense id: en-poufy-en-adj-pNKntTsf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 16 61 23 Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 13 61 26 Topics: fashion, lifestyle
  3. Effeminate.
    Sense id: en-poufy-en-adj-2ZsFpyvN

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