bouffant

adjective

bouf·fant bü-ˈfänt

ˈbü-ˌfänt

: puffed out

bouffant hairdos

a bouffant veil

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web In her spot-on impersonation, Jenner wore a few of Elvira's signature looks, down to her bouffant black hair. —

Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 2 Nov. 2022 Palin’s old-fashioned semi-bouffant only added to this motherly effect. —

Victoria Bekiempis, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2022 With his piano-pounding performances, wild vocals, bouffant hair and makeup, Little Richard burst onto the musical scene in the 1950s and shook up the stuffed shirts with a string of his hit songs that got both black and white people dancing. —

NBC News, 9 May 2020 His colleagues are dressed in blue hospital scrubs, bouffant caps, isolation gowns made of a yellow, paper-like tissue, and nitrile gloves, their faces obscured by N95 respirators and clear plastic face-shields reflecting harsh fluorescent light. —

Elliott Woods, Wired, 3 May 2020 The birthday girl also exuded ’90s vibes with her voluminous bouffant hairstyle and smoky black eye makeup. —

Helen Murphy, PEOPLE.com, 7 Sep. 2019 Apparently, a white silk jumpsuit by Ukranian label BEVZA, complete with a bouffant veil. —

Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 May 2019 While the plot delves into deeper issues of addiction, depression and drama, the wardrobe of the leading ladies features a pastel palette, mini skirts, '60s bouffant hair and baby doll dresses. —

Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Jan. 2015 Meet Baby Chanco, a seventh-month-old infant who is entering social media fame, thanks to her bouffant-level hair. —

Chloe Metzger, Marie Claire, 25 July 2018 See More

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