pouf

noun

The product of flatulence, or the sound of breaking wind.

noun

A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.

1. A headdress for women popular in 18th century France.
2. A high hair style for women consisting of a roll or pad of hair, worn up.
3. Part of an item of clothing consisting of gathered fabric in a bunch.
4. A low cushioned seat with no back; a padded footstool.
5. A short skirt gathered into a rounded puffy shape; a puffball.
6. A ball of fabric (such as nylon monofilament netting) used for washing (as an alternative to a flannel, washcloth, sponge, etc.).
7. A small saddle cushion worn atop the buttocks (as a fashion trend – similar to a bustle).

1. To make poufy or bouffant.

   to pouf the hair

1. A sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth.
2. The ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself.

   out of puff

3. A small quantity of gas or smoke in the air.

   puff of smoke

4. A sudden gust.
5. An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
6. A flamboyant or alluring statement of praise.
7. A puffer, one who is employed by the owner or seller of goods sold at auction to bid up the price; an act or scam of that type.
8. A puffball.
9. A powder puff.
10. The drug cannabis.
11. A light cake filled with cream, cream cheese, etc.

    cream puff

12. Life.
13. A portion of fabric gathered up so as to be left full in the middle.

    a sleeve with a puff at the shoulder

14. A region of a chromosome exhibiting a local increase in diameter.

1. Onomatopoeia indicating a cloud of smoke or wind; caused by a deflating object, or a magical disappearance.

   Pouf, he was gone.