Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [poof]
- /puf/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [poof]
- /puf/
Definitions of poufy word
- noun poufy a high headdress with the hair rolled in puffs, worn by women in the late 18th century. 1
- noun poufy an arrangement of the hair over a pad; puff. 1
- noun poufy a puff of material as an ornament on a dress or headdress. 1
- noun poufy Also, pouffe. a broad, backless, usually round, cushionlike seat, often large enough for several people. 1
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Origin of poufy
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
From French, dating back to 1810-20; See origin at puff
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Poufy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
poufy 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.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.