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Meaning of POUF

Pronunciation:  poof

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  thick cushion used as a seat
  2. [n]  offensive terms for an openly homosexual man
 
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 Synonyms: fag, faggot, fagot, fairy, hassock, nance, ottoman, pansy, poof, poove, pouffe, queen, queer
 
 See Also: gay man, seat, shirtlifter

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Pouf\ Pouffe \Pouffe\(p[=oo]f), n. [Written also {pouff}.]
[F. pouf. Cf. {Puff}, n.]
Lit., a puff; specif.:
(a) A soft cushion, esp. one circular in shape and not, like
    a pilow, of bag form, or thin at the edges.
(b) A piece of furniture like an ottoman, generally circular
    and affording cushion seats on all sides.
 

 

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