pouf
Because it is a word with a single syllable, pouf is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofpouf
- The product of flatulence, or the sound of breaking wind.
- A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
- A headdress for women popular in 18th century France.
- A high hair style for women consisting of a roll or pad of hair, worn up.
- Part of an item of clothing consisting of gathered fabric in a bunch.
- A low cushioned seat with no back; a padded footstool.
- A short skirt gathered into a rounded puffy shape; a puffball.
- A ball of fabric (such as nylon monofilament netting) used for washing (as an alternative to a flannel, washcloth, sponge, etc.).
- A small saddle cushion worn atop the buttocks (as a fashion trend – similar to a bustle).
- To make poufy or bouffant.
Example: "to pouf the hair"
- A sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth.
- The ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself.
Synonyms: wind
Example: "out of puff"
- A small quantity of gas or smoke in the air.
Example: "puff of smoke"
- A sudden gust.
- An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
Synonyms: drag
- A flamboyant or alluring statement of praise.
- A puffer, one who is employed by the owner or seller of goods sold at auction to bid up the price; an act or scam of that type.
- A puffball.
- A powder puff.
- The drug cannabis.
- A light cake filled with cream, cream cheese, etc.
Synonyms: "cream puff", pastry
Example: "cream puff"
- Life.
- A portion of fabric gathered up so as to be left full in the middle.
Example: "a sleeve with a puff at the shoulder"
- A region of a chromosome exhibiting a local increase in diameter.
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