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I think that since it's prom, you should definitely wear a long dress. You can wear a short one anytime! This is the moment when you get to be a princess, and for me, that means a sweetheart neckline, long, then pouf - out and big.
Bella Thorne

Meaning of "pouf" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD POUF

From French.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF POUF

pouf  [puːf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POUF

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pouf is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES POUF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pouf

Pouf

The pouf is a hairstyle deriving from 18th-century France. It was made popular by the Queen of France, Marie Antoinette in 1774, first sporting it when she attended her husband Louis XVI's coronation, triggering a wave of young French woman to wear their hair in the same manner. Marie Antoinette acquired the hair style which was a creation from the famed hairdresser of the day Leonard Autie. From then on it quickly became widespread amongst noble and upper-class women in France during the time. It was highly creative and artistic and women could literally wear their moods through strategically placed decorations and ornaments. Ships, animals and hundreds of other novelty items could be seen on these poufs. Other decorations included pearls, headdresses/hats, hair jewellery, and plumage, such as ostrich feathers. It also became popular in other countries throughout Europe and the United Kingdom during the same era, with Georgiana Cavendish, the Duchess of Devonshire the most notably famous, for her hair in Great Britain.

Definition of pouf in the English dictionary

The first definition of pouf in the dictionary is a large solid cushion, usually cylindrical or cubic in shape, used as a seat. Other definition of pouf is a woman's hair style, fashionable esp in the 18th century, in which the hair is piled up in rolled puffs. Pouf is also a pad set in the hair to make such puffs.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POUF


aloof
əˈluːf
bouffe
buːf
bulletproof
ˈbʊlɪtˌpruːf
childproof
ˈtʃaɪldpruːf
fireproof
ˈfaɪəˌpruːf
foolproof
ˈfuːlˌpruːf
goof
ɡuːf
greaseproof
ˈɡriːsˌpruːf
hoof
huːf
idiot-proof
ˈɪdɪətˌpruːf
mothproof
ˈmɒθˌpruːf
proof
pruːf
roof
ruːf
skidproof
ˈskɪdˌpruːf
spoof
spuːf
sunroof
ˈsʌnˌruːf
waterproof
ˈwɔːtəˌpruːf
weatherproof
ˈwɛðəˌpruːf
windproof
ˈwɪndpruːf
woof
wuːf

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POUF

pou sto
pouch
pouched
pouchful
pouchy
pouffe
Poujadism
Poujadist
pouke
poukit
poulaine
poulard
poularde
poule
Poulenc
poulp
poult
poult-de-soie
poulter
poulterer

WORDS THAT END LIKE POUF

Al Hofuf
Al Hufuf
Babeuf
cauf
hauf
Hofuf
Hufuf
langlauf
lauf
Malouf
oeil-de-boeuf
oeils-de-boeuf
shaduf
soixante-neuf

Synonyms and antonyms of pouf in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pouf» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POUF

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

Translator English - Chinese

有点装饰
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

puf
570 millions of speakers

English

pouf
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

pouf
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

POUF
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пуф
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pufe
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পুরুষ সমকামী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Pouf
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pouf
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Puff
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

プーフ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

푸프
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pouf
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

pouf
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

pouf
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पॉफ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

puf
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pouf
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pufa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пуф
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pouf
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πουφ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

flikker
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pouf
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pouf
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pouf

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POUF»

The term «pouf» is quite widely used and occupies the 38.779 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pouf

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QUOTES WITH «POUF»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word pouf.
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Bella Thorne
I think that since it's prom, you should definitely wear a long dress. You can wear a short one anytime! This is the moment when you get to be a princess, and for me, that means a sweetheart neckline, long, then pouf - out and big.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POUF»

Discover the use of pouf in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pouf and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Veiled in Beauty
HOW TO MAKE A TWO-TIER VEIL WITH A POUF FOLD ' MARK MARK CTT> TWO-TIER VEIL WITH A POUF Similar to a two-tier veil, this style has a poufat the point of attachment to the headpiece, adding height and drawing more attention to ...
Creative Publishing International Creative Publishing International
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Window Treatments
Pouf shades are similar to Austrian shades in that they have scalloped hems that draw up from the bottom in a gathered fashion. This shade, however, offers a less constructed look and an almost unlimited number of variations because of the ...
Karla J. Nielson, 1989
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More Sewing for the Home
The pouf valance is shirred on two curtain rods to create a soft, gathered top treatment. It can be casual and relaxed in mediumweight prints, but creates an elegant look in a sheer fabric, especially when used over sheer curtains and draperies.
Creative Publishing international
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POÉSIES EN VÉGÉSIGNES
Pouf! Vesses de mous- tiques. Caïn a tué Dieu dans son frère. Pouf! Vesse de calcaire. Moïse a tué Yahweh dans son méchouidel'oie. Pouf! Vesse de porc. Bouddha a tué le Nirvanah dans sa jeunesse. Pouf!Vesse de poulet. Le Christ a tué ...
Lavie Chabom
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The New Step-by-Step Home Decorating Projects - Singer
Curtains. These elegant pouffed curtains are simply rod-pocket curtains with extra length allowed for Mousing. The bishop sleeve look is achieved with tiebacks pulling the curtain tight to the window frame. Any number of pouf s may be used.
Creative Publishing international Creative Publishing International
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Interior Textiles: Fabrics, Application, and Historic Style
Balloon or Pouf Shade Balloon or pouf shades are similar to Austrian shades in that they have scalloped hems that draw up from the bottom in a gathered fashion . This shade offers a less constructed look and optional headings and stringing ...
Karla J. Nielson, 2007
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Couture Sewing Techniques
Dresses with balloon, pouf, or bubble skirts—also dubbed “harem dresses”—rely on a shorter lining to help give them shape. The fullness of these skirts can be controlled from the right or wrong side of the garment. When a skirt's fullness is ...
Claire B. Shaeffer, 2011
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Creative Wedding Decorations You Can Make
Pouf Veil: Add 18" or 24" to the length given for any veil. Use 24" to create a fuller pouf and 18" for a smaller pouf. 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 of the single layer veil directions given above. 2. Unfold the tulle, then refold the top portion (see below)  ...
Teresa Nelson, 1998
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New York Magazine
"I was shocked at the success of my pouf." Malouf has expanded her line to include the ^tm Maneframe, a IB | draped ponytail "skirt" with two tiers of chiffon fabric, and the Twist-Ease, a gathered-silk- taffeta ornament built on a flexible stick ...
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Handcrafted Weddings
Sna/tiny. a. (§a-waae. ^y&ilwim. a. 1. Determine desired height of pouf by test- folding a length of net; hand-gather 4" to 8" (10 to 20.5 cm) from folded edge. Position gathered net at back of headpiece; adjust height of pouf, and record. Cut net ...
Creative Publishing international Creative Publishing International

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POUF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pouf is used in the context of the following news items.
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Fog catchers: squeezing water out of thin air
Simply look up into the sky at a single cloud, on average that white pouf holds 8 million gallons of water — enough to sustain 100,000 people for a day. Yet the ... «Archinect, Jul 15»
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What Minecraft Teaches Me About Fatherhood
There is a bed, a dresser, a goldfish, and a Moroccan pouf ottoman. There are dozens of green, blue, red, and black darts color-coded to match ... «The Federalist, Jul 15»
3
Must Have New Pet Products
Pouf me Washing your dog at home or when you travel can be messy chore. Absorbine has created a one handed solution to make grooming ... «FOX31 Denver, Jul 15»
4
Gauthier Dance dazzles at Jacob's Pillow
She's clad in a beige sports bra and a voluminous pouf of a crinoline, and when she rises, we see that she's sitting atop the shoulders of a man ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
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Bring out the animal in your style
Hayneedle.com also features an 18-inch leather pouf ottoman with black and white Holstein Friesian patterns and a throw pillow featuring a ... «Chicago Daily Herald, Jul 15»
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¡Por fin! The Only Tips You Need for Making a Summer Blowout Last
Is there anything more disappointing than watching tu pelo liso turn into an electrified pouf just feet from the salon? No, we didn't think so. «Glamour, Jul 15»
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Fruity, summery colors perk up dècor all year
CB2 has found a fantastic lemony yellow that's available in accent pieces like a high-gloss serve tray, a fun little teapot, a knitted pouf and a ... «Fredericksburg.com, Jul 15»
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GAL FRIDAY: Getting down to the naked truth
This was the question posed to the moderator last week. Posing precariously on a pouf while I perused the papers, I looked at my radio. Yes ... «Nation News, Jul 15»
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Texas French Bread: Triumphs and missteps at a classic Austin name
The buttery and lightly salted budino was dreamy satisfaction, but the coconut cake was dense and heavy under a pouf of slightly crystallized ... «Austin Chronicle, Jul 15»
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Spend or splurge with the best deals on the high street
Creative clash... Missoni Home Rocco Cushion, £125, Passiflora Pouf, £350, Rouen Pouf, £310, Rena Pouf, £355, Amara (www.amara.com). «the Irish News, Jul 15»

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