Poofy vs Goofy - What's the difference?
poofy | goofy |
(slang) Of or pertaining to something that is puffy, filled with air, inflated.
Something that can make a poofing sound.
(derogatory, slang) Pertaining to, or describing homosexual behaviour or culture
silly, quirky
* {{quote-news
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(snowboarding) riding with right foot forward.
As an adjective poofy
is (slang) of or pertaining to something that is puffy, filled with air, inflated or poofy can be (derogatory|slang) pertaining to, or describing homosexual behaviour or culture.As a proper noun goofy is
a character: a slow-witted anthropomorphic dog with a goofy laugh.poofy
English
Etymology 1
Probably a blend of poof'' and ''puffy.Adjective
(er)Etymology 2
poof'' + ''-yAdjective
(er)See also
* foofy English blendsgoofy
English
Etymology 1
Adjective
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Derived terms
* goofily * goofinessEtymology 2
From the way the Disney character was first depicted surfing, with right foot forward. BBC Sport,"Sochi 2014: A jargon-busting guide to the halfpipe", 11 February 2014