Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [poof]
- /puf/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [poof]
- /puf/
Definitions of pouffy word
- noun pouffy a high headdress with the hair rolled in puffs, worn by women in the late 18th century. 1
- noun pouffy an arrangement of the hair over a pad; puff. 1
- noun pouffy a puff of material as an ornament on a dress or headdress. 1
- noun pouffy Also, pouffe. a broad, backless, usually round, cushionlike seat, often large enough for several people. 1
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Origin of pouffy
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 Pouffy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pouffy 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
pouffy usage trend in Literature
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