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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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
It was 75 on the Rialto Bridge with poufy clouds and a pale blue sky that looked like a painting straight from the Renaissance.
From New York Times ● Jul. 10, 2015
His hair was short and upswept, close on the sides and poufy on top.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
