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powderpuff

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Being or relating to a division of a traditionally male sport that is reserved for females.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

Being or relating to a school sports event in which the girls play a traditionally male sport while the boys perform as cheerleaders in female outfits.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: puff

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: pad

History

Etymology

From powder puff, associated with female makeup.