poofy

poof·y

adjective

poof·i·er, poof·i·est

Puffy, light, and having great volume or fullness: a poofy hairstyle.

Origin of poofy

Probably alteration of pouffy (influenced by poof ¹) ( puffy )

adjective

poof·i·er, poof·i·est Offensive Slang

Effeminate.

Origin of poofy

poof ²

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Gone was the extra-large, poofy hair; in its place were shiny, pared down locks that suggested it was time to leave the signature '80s looks in the dust for good.
Poofy skirts, for example, only add bulk to the lower body.

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