poofy
/ˈpuːfi/
poofy adjective: of or pertaining to something that is puffy, filled with air, inflated.
Adjective (1)
poofy (comparative poofier, superlative poofiest)
- Of or pertaining to something that is puffy, filled with air, inflated.
- Hey, look at that dust cloud. It's so... poofy! Poof!2006 September 15, Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, “The Drill” (8:07 from the start), in Giancarlo Volpe, director, Avatar: The Last Airbender, season 2 (Book Two: Earth), episode 13...
- Capable of making a poofing sound.
Adjective (2)
IPA/ˈpʊfi/
poofy (comparative poofier, superlative poofiest)
- Pertaining to or describing homosexual behaviour or culture.
- Contraception was a taboo subject. The boys thought 'dunkies' (condoms) were poofy and anyway 'it's up to the girl to think about that because she's the one who gets the baby'.2019, Howard Williamson, Youth and Policy: Contexts and Consequences
Forms of poofy
| comparative | poofier |
|---|---|
| superlative | poofiest |
Origin of poofy
Probably a blend of poof + puffy.
From poof + -y.
Words formed from poofy
Words that rhyme with poofy
Questions about poofy
- What does poofy mean?
- Poofy means of or pertaining to something that is puffy, filled with air, inflated.
- What part of speech is poofy?
- Poofy is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce poofy?
- Poofy is pronounced /ˈpuːfi/.
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