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pouf
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As a noun, pouf means a high hair style for women consisting of a roll or pad of hair, worn up. As a verb, it means make poufy or bouffant.
Meanings of pouf
11 meaningsnoun
A high hair style for women consisting of a roll or pad of hair, worn up.
dressmakingPart 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.).
Older and rare meanings (2)
historicalA headdress for women popular in 18th century France.
datedA small saddle cushion worn atop the buttocks (as a fashion trend – similar to a bustle).
verb
To make poufy or bouffant.
“to pouf the hair”
interjection
Onomatopoeia indicating a cloud of smoke or wind; caused by a deflating object, or a magical disappearance.
“Pouf, he was gone.”
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).