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- [poof]
- /puf/
- /puːf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [poof]
- /puf/
Definitions of pouf word
- abbreviation POUF poof2 . 1
- noun pouf a large solid cushion, usually cylindrical or cubic in shape, used as a seat 0
- noun pouf a woman's hair style, fashionable esp in the 18th century, in which the hair is piled up in rolled puffs 0
- noun pouf a pad set in the hair to make such puffs 0
- noun pouf a stuffed pad worn under panniers 0
- noun pouf an elaborate headdress worn by women, esp. in the 18th cent., and characterized by high rolls or puffs of hair 0
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Origin of pouf
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
From French, dating back to 1810-20; See origin at puff
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Parts of speech for Pouf
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pouf popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
pouf usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pouf
noun pouf
- batt — a slab-shaped piece of insulating material used in building houses
- counterpane — A counterpane is a decorative cover on a bed.
- downs — from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position: to come down the ladder.
- duvet — a usually down-filled quilt, often with a removable cover; comforter.
- beanbag — A beanbag is a large round cushion filled with tiny pieces of plastic or rubber. It takes the shape of your body when you sit on it.
Top questions with pouf
- what is a pouf?
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