pouf
noun
a high headdress with the hair rolled in puffs, worn by women in the late 18th century.
poufy
-
a word derived from
pouf.
Example Sentences
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People have poufy hair and wear pleated pants and shapeless voluminous skirts.
From New York Times ● Jan. 31, 2019
In a flattering wrap style and featuring a discreet low neckline and multi-tiered skirt, the top-selling Athena dress from Christy Dawn has wedding-day glamour written all over it — without being unnecessarily poufy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2018
Then a little girl in a poufy white dress appears, and she starts snapping.
From Slate ● Jan. 9, 2017
I had to wear a long dress with poufy pointed sleeves that made me look like a rocket about to take off.
From The New Yorker ● Sep. 21, 2015
The idea of me in a poufy gown, gliding across a stage like I own it is ludicrous.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
