pow·der-puff
ˈpau̇-dər-ˌpəf 
: of, relating to, or being a traditionally male activity or event done or played by women
a powder-puff football game
: a small fluffy device (such as a pad) for applying cosmetic powder
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—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Even colors like the powder-puff cymbals and sultry sax lines shed some of their usual smokey saturation, traded for advanced precision.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 13 May 2024
Noun
Best For: With your favorite powder puff or makeup sponge, apply to set your concealer and brighten the appearance of under eyes, and keep your T-zone free from any unwanted shine.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
Those all belong to Lulu, a white powder puff of a Pomeranian who is nowhere to be found today.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Powder-puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powder-puff. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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