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intj
Onomatopoeia indicating a cloud of smoke or wind; caused by a deflating object, or a magical disappearance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A headdress for women popular in 18th century France.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
A high hair style for women consisting of a roll or pad of hair, worn up.
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noun
Part of an item of clothing consisting of gathered fabric in a bunch.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, dressmaking, manufacturing, textiles
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noun
A low cushioned seat with no back; a padded footstool.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: tumpty
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noun
A short skirt gathered into a rounded puffy shape; a puffball.
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noun
A ball of fabric (such as nylon monofilament netting) used for washing (as an alternative to a flannel, washcloth, sponge, etc.).
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noun
A small saddle cushion worn atop the buttocks (as a fashion trend – similar to a bustle).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated
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noun
Alternative form of puff
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Usage: alt-of, alternative
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noun
Alternative form of poof.
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Usage: alt-of, alternative
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verb
To make poufy or bouffant.
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Usage: transitive
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noun
thick cushion used as a seat
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: ottoman, pouffe, puff, hassock
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Broader terms: seat
noun
offensive term for an openly homosexual man
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: fagot, faggot, fag, fairy, nance, pansy, queen, queer, poof, poove
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Broader terms: gay man, shirtlifter
History
Imitative.
From French pouf, pouff, of imitative origin; compare puff.
Across languages
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