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pouf


pouf

noun \ˈpüf\

Definition of POUF

1
: puff 3b(3)
2
: a bouffant or fluffy part of a garment or accessory
3
poufed or pouffed \ˈpüft\ adjective

Variants of POUF

pouf also pouffe \ˈpüf\

Origin of POUF

French pouf, something inflated, of imitative origin
First Known Use: 1817

Rhymes with POUF

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