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Poofy vs Poufy - What's the difference?

poofy | poufy |

As adjectives the difference between poofy and poufy

is that poofy is of or pertaining to something that is puffy, filled with air, inflated while poufy is bouffant.

poofy

English

Etymology 1

Probably a blend of poof'' and ''puffy.

Adjective

(er)
  • (slang) Of or pertaining to something that is puffy, filled with air, inflated.
  • Something that can make a poofing sound.

    • Etymology 2

    poof'' + ''-y

    Adjective

    (er)
  • (derogatory, slang) Pertaining to, or describing homosexual behaviour or culture

    • See also

    * foofy English blends

    poufy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • (hair styles) Bouffant.
  • (fashion) Decorated with fabric, feathers or other material to create an impression of transparent volume and movement.
  • *{{quote-news, 2009, February 1, Bethany Kandel, With This Dress I Thee Wed and Wed and Wed, New York Times citation
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  • Effeminate.