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I bring a poofy gray down jacket with me wherever I go. It's meant for winter, but I use it most in the summer, when everyone cranks up the air-conditioning.
Leslie Mann

Meaning of "poofy" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF POOFY

poofy  [ˈpʊfɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POOFY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Poofy is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES POOFY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

poofy

Homosexuality

Homosexuality is romantic attraction, sexual attraction or sexual behavior between members of the same sex or gender. As a sexual orientation, homosexuality is "an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions" primarily or exclusively to people of the same sex. It "also refers to a person's sense of identity based on those attractions, related behaviors, and membership in a community of others who share those attractions."[1][2] Along with bisexuality and heterosexuality, homosexuality is one of the three main categories of sexual orientation within the heterosexual–homosexual continuum.[1] There is no consensus among scientists about why a person develops a particular sexual orientation;[1] however, biologically-based theories for the cause of sexual orientation are favored by experts,[3] which point to genetic factors, the early uterine environment, or both in combination.[4] There is no substantive evidence which suggests parenting or early childhood experiences play a role when it comes to sexual orientation;[4] when it comes to same-sex sexual behavior, shared or familial environment plays no role for men and minor role for women.

Definition of poofy in the English dictionary

The definition of poofy in the dictionary is gay; relating to or suitable for gay people.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POOFY


abiotrophy
ˌeɪbaɪəʊˈtrəʊfɪ
boofy
ˈbʊfɪ
buffi
ˈbʊfɪ
chemoautotrophy
ˌkiːməʊˈɔːtəˌtrəʊfɪ
Sophi
ˈsəʊfɪ
Sophy
ˈsəʊfɪ
strophe
ˈstrəʊfɪ
trophy
ˈtrəʊfɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POOFY

poo
pooch
pood
poodle
poodle-faker
poof
poofter
poogye
pooh
pooh sticks
Pooh-Bah
pooh-pooh
pooja
pook
pooka
pool
pool attendant
pool hall
Pool Malebo
pool player

WORDS THAT END LIKE POOFY

certify
clarify
comfy
fluffy
goofy
identify
introfy
justify
modify
notify
oofy
puffy
qualify
roofy
satisfy
simplify
specify
spoofy
verify
woofy

Synonyms and antonyms of poofy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «poofy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POOFY

Find out the translation of poofy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of poofy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «poofy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

poofy
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

poofy
570 millions of speakers

English

poofy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

poofy
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

poofy
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пушистые
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

poofy
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

poofy
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

efféminé
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Puan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

schwul
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ぼさぼさの
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Poofy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

poofy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கூம்பிய
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गरीब
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

poofy
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

poofy
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

poofy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пухнасті
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

poofy
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

poofy
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

flikker achtig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

poofy
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

poofy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of poofy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POOFY»

The term «poofy» is regularly used and occupies the 95.671 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POOFY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about poofy

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QUOTES WITH «POOFY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word poofy.
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Leslie Mann
I bring a poofy gray down jacket with me wherever I go. It's meant for winter, but I use it most in the summer, when everyone cranks up the air-conditioning.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POOFY»

Discover the use of poofy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to poofy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Poofy loves company
Sally is overwhelmed by a large, overly friendly dog when she and her mother visit a friend.
Nancy Winslow Parker, 1980
2
Children's Ways with Science and Literacy: Integrated ...
William was saying there are air pockets, and air makes it poofy. The air went away and made it flat. Alicia says, “look, it is not pouring off.” And it is not spreading. I thought it was liquid because when it was all poofy and we touched it , it wasn't ...
Maria Varelas, Christine C. Pappas, 2013
3
The Boys of Nepera Park: Ain't No Law of God Or Man North of ...
Poofy!” she's screaming. “Poofy! Poofy!” And now she's going after the cat that's being dragged off by the wind that's picking up by the minute; little Joey Zachio in tow, his feet barely touching the ground, his legs going like crazy to keep from ...
Art Odell, 2012
4
This Is Your Captain Speaking: A Common Sense Manual for ...
I was very much tempted to feign engine trouble but relented mostly for the sake of Poofy Hair out in the boat. “Sure, hop in,” I said, but made no move to bring our boat in closer to shore. Earl slipped his lizard-skin boots off and, holding them ...
Captain Ed Owen, Owen, 2004
5
Loving Your Man Without Losing Your Mind
My bridesmaids wore billowing, bubblegum-pink taffeta dresses with big poofy sleeves. (What was I thinking?) We had peonies everywhere at the ceremony. They were fragrant and beautiful, but also quite poofy. And my sister, who served as ...
Susie Davis, 2007
6
A More Perfect Union: How I Survived the Happiest Day of My Life
It's still kind of poofy.” “You think that's poofy?” asked Donna. “If you think that's poofy, you're high,” said Ellen. “It's so not poofy.” “Well, there's this crinoline thing under here,” I said, lifting up the back of the skirt. “And this stupid train.” I knew I ...
Hana Schank, 2007
7
Bedbugs
PENELOPE: (Walks up to the front.) I am Poofy Peterman's mother. (Holds back tears.) Several weeks ago, my poor Poofy was 5 squished. As the witch jumped on Poofy, she laughed. She laughed as my little bug was smooshed. She is bad.
Leah Genuario, 2005
8
Hooman: The Dawn of Civilization
would come to the Queen's chambers every day just to see his Poofy. Even though Hoomansaal was becoming cute and loveable and was a possible future Crown Prince, Pooraneh had stolen everyone's heart. The King even told the family ...
Fereidoun Gharagozlou, 2012
9
The Princeton Reader: Contemporary Essays by Writers and ...
The morning after the football game, Corrada spoke at Poofy's funeral. Poofy was Lucila Simon, class of 2001 and a member of Edison's state-champion girls basketball team. Poofy had been his student at Campbell Drive Middle, and she was ...
John McPhee, Carol Rigolot, 2011
10
Using Picture Storybooks to Teach Literary Devices: ...
Parker, Nancy Winslow. Poofy Loves Company. New York: Dodd, Mead, 1 980. Sally is overwhelmed by a large, over-friendly dog when she and her mother visit a friend for afternoon tea. Examples: The text is a monologue by the hostess.
Susan Hall, 1990

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POOFY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term poofy is used in the context of the following news items.
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Review: Nicki Minaj Takes The Lead And Owns It At 'Pinkprint Tour …
From hip-hop Wonder Woman, one who often referred to herself as “Roman” and “Lewinsky,” to poofy tutu and blonde-wigged pop magnate, ... «Vibe, Jul 15»
2
HIGHWAYS: Posey County 4-H Fair
A poofy blouse and a mom's quick hand were the only things between her and a quick exit from the competition. After the night's ordeal was ... «Evansville Courier & Press, Jul 15»
3
Summer heat requires style know-how
This is the humidity at work, and your hair may get frizzy or poofy instead. It all depends on the hair type. On that note, my beloved stylist taught ... «The Detroit News, Jul 15»
4
Pet rat models for sand sculpture at Saturday sandcastle contest
Puffy (pronounced Poofy) is a pet rat belonging to the Folloni family of Milford: Dave Folloni and his daughter Ashley brought Puffy along to the ... «Milford Mirror, Jul 15»
5
Orioles pitcher Don Stanhouse was a 'flake,' but 'pretty on the inside'
He dressed in black, drove a black Cadillac and painted his apartment walls a midnight hue. None of this detracted from his social life; his poofy ... «Baltimore Sun, Jul 15»
6
Contradicting the 'black dog theory'
“The want the calicos or pets with patterns or poofy fur.” Black pets are generally more difficult to adopt out due to their dark fur. While this could ... «Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, Jul 15»
7
Antonio Marziale's Breathtaking 'Man As Woman' Instagram Series …
... decades, it's typically a very predictable sort: thin, white women in menswear, with a thin, white man in a poofy dress thrown in every decade or so for variety. «Bustle, Jul 15»
8
Behind the Scene: Interior decorating at 'Saving Kitty'
When we saw the one with white gloves and a dress with poofy sleeves, we knew what to do.” Some Photoshop tweaks, and software that adds ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
9
A lavish rite of teenage passage opens a window onto Middle …
They would look almost like brides in their long, poofy, bell-shaped skirts and bedazzled tops, if it weren't for the hot pinks and mermaid teals. «Nashville Scene, Jul 15»
10
Rihanna Announces New Fragrance "RiRi"
A true fashion chameleon, it comes as no surprise that Rihanna manages to completely own the whole pink, poofy '80s look. Comment. «HarpersBAZAAR.com, Jul 15»

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