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Added 8 October 2026

pouf

/pʊf/ noun

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A headdress for women popular in 18th century France. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
A high hair style for women consisting of a roll or pad of hair, worn up.
Part of an item of clothing consisting of gathered fabric in a bunch.

verb

To make poufy or bouffant.
to pouf the hair

interjection

Onomatopoeia indicating a cloud of smoke or wind; caused by a deflating object, or a magical disappearance.
Pouf, he was gone.

Origin

From French pouf, pouff, of imitative origin; compare puff.

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