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PRONUNCIATION OF POWDER PUFF

powder puff play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POWDER PUFF

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Powder puff 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 POWDER PUFF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Powder puff

Powder puffs are pieces of soft material used for the application of face powder. They may be shaped as balls or pads. Historically, powder puffs have been made of very fine down feathers, cotton, fine fleece, etc. In modern times synthetic materials are widely used for powder puffs. In addition to softness, an important characteristic of powder puffs is their intake ability, i.e., the ability to hold powder. It was reported that for synthetic fibers important factors in designing high-intake powder puffs are mostly geometric ones: fiber diameter, pile length, and space between fibers, with little dependence on material factors. Powder puffs have been used as a stereotype image for soft, careless femininity, as seen, e.g., in the term "powderpuff sports", including collegiate sorority flag football leagues. The name of the Powerpuff Girls is a pun on "powder puff".

Definition of powder puff in the English dictionary

The definition of powder puff in the dictionary is a soft pad or ball of fluffy material used for applying cosmetic powder to the skin.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POWDER PUFF

powder blue
powder blush
powder blusher
powder burn
powder compact
powder flask
powder horn
powder keg
powder magazine
powder metallurgy
powder monkey
powder room
powder snow
powdered
powdered milk
powdered sugar
powderer
powdering
powderless
powderlike

WORDS THAT END LIKE POWDER PUFF

bepuff
bluff
buff
cream puff
cuff
curry puff
duff
fluff
hot stuff
huff
jam puff
kid stuff
kids´ stuff
mallowpuff
muff
puff
puff-puff
stuff
tuff
up to snuff

Synonyms and antonyms of powder puff in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «powder puff» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POWDER PUFF

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

Translator English - Chinese

粉扑
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

soplo de polvo
570 millions of speakers

English

powder puff
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पाउडर पफ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مسحوق نفخة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пуховкой
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

esponja de pó
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পাউডার তুলি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

houppette
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Serbuk serbuk
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Puderquaste
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

パウダーパフ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

파우더 퍼프
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bubuk puff
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bột phun
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தூள் பஃப்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पावडर कश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pudra pomponu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

soffio di polvere
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

puff proszku
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пушком
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

puf de pulbere
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πομπός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

poeierkwas
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pudervippa
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

powder puff
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of powder puff

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POWDER PUFF»

The term «powder puff» is regularly used and occupies the 94.800 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POWDER PUFF» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POWDER PUFF»

Discover the use of powder puff in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to powder puff and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Powder Puff Principles: A Posh Girl's Guide to Etiquette
Powder Puff Principles is about remembering the grace and good manners our mothers and grandmothers displayed in their dress, behavior, and the image they projected, while preparing ourselves to do the same for our children.
Kym Jackson, 2012
2
Powder Puff Derby: Petticoat Pilots and Flying Flappers
This book follows the early years of women aviators from the end of World War I through the madcap years of the 1920s to the establishment of aviation as a serious part of defense and commercial activities during World War II. Award-winning ...
Mike Walker, 2003
3
Powder Puff Derby Of 1929
A thrilling narrative, The Powder Puff Derby of 1929 tells the story of the first major female airplane race, whose contestants included Amelia Earhart, the most famous female pilot of her time.
Gene Nora Jessen, 2002
4
The Secret Club - the Powder Puff Club Book 1
Dreams of horses and school dances are what make this secret club so popular with Sara, Tasha and their friends.
Kristi Young, 2007
5
Corporate Criminal Liability and Prevention
Parfait Powder Puff Co.3 illustrates this type of liability. In that case, a corporation hired an independent contractor to manufacture and distribute certain cosmetic products. The corporation was convicted of manufacturing adulterated and ...
Richard S. Gruner, 2004
6
The Powder Puff Derby of 1929: The First All Women's ...
A thrilling narrative, this is the unforgettable true story of the 1929 air race that legitimized female pilots.
Gene Nora Jessen, 2002
7
The Powder Puff Puzzle
It’s up to the Polka Dot Private Eye to track down the car, the driver, and Powder Puff. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Patricia Reilly Giff including rare photos from the author’s personal collection.
Patricia Reilly Giff, 2011
8
Hollywood and the Rise of Physical Culture
For most of the latter part of her life, perhaps in consideration of the fact that her body no longer matched her once-famous image, Bow kept her physical appearance a closely guarded secret. RUDOLPH VALENTINO: PINK POWDER PUFF?
Heather Addison, 2003
9
The Hidden Curriculum in Higher Education
One of my male basic science colleagues referred to this faction as "the dean and his powder puff brigade." After an introduction to American and Canadian pharmaceutical sciences faculties "Powder Puff Brigades" Professional Caring versus ...
Eric Margolis, 2001
10
Strutter's Complete Guide to Clown Makeup
Place a standard powder puff into the powder. Then pat the puff against the face, transferring the powder from the puff to the face. The puff is stored in the container with the powder. When using a puff, a cloud of powder dust is not raised, so it ...
Jim Roberts, 1991

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POWDER PUFF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term powder puff is used in the context of the following news items.
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Demo derby excites crowd
This year's derby saw its traditional divisions — modified, wired, powder puff and compact — as well as a power wheels class. Children ages ... «Canton Daily Ledger, Jul 15»
2
Trading paint for pride: Demolition Derby likely to be biggest draw of …
The compact car, and powder puff classes compete at 7 p.m. Friday, followed by the consolation heat consisting of any drivers and cars that ... «Southernminn.com, Jul 15»
3
Playing the field: Sonny Bill Williams
... way the NZRU and Chiefs people have put on smiley faces as their investment goes off to that powerhouse of powder puff rugby, Panasonic, ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
4
Tazewell County Fair drawing near
The powder puff and figure eight derbies and a Patsy Cline tribute highlight the evening shows Aug. 7. Admission to those shows is also $20 ... «Southwest Virginia Today, Jul 15»
5
Former USC softball player Brooke Barnhill continues athletic career …
Barnhill said playing powder puff football in high school sparked her interest in getting back into the sport. That love of the game stuck with her ... «ColaDaily.com, Jul 15»
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Forecast: Small risk of storms Saturday evening
The risk of a shower or storm needs to be mentioned as a powder puff front tracks through the region this evening and overnight. Temperatures will slip into the ... «19 Action News, Jul 15»
7
Centerville family earns Yell County farming honor
He has coached various youth sports teams for more than 10 years, volunteers at the Dardanelle charity Powder Puff football game and ... «Arkansas Online, Jul 15»
8
Dispatch Staff Report
... at 495 Highway 45 South hosts a Fan Appreciation Night featuring racing, bicycle races, Powder Puff race, Factory Stock Special and more. «The Commercial Dispatch, Jul 15»
9
Demo derby revs up crowd with power, destruction
It was the first time the Black River Falls High School student was participating in a demo derby, taking part in the “powder puff” class for female ... «La Crosse Tribune, Jul 15»
10
Choosing the perfect base for a perfect, flawless look
It can be applied with a brush, sponge or a powder puff. Mineral makeup comes in both powder and liquid form. It can be easily applied with a ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»

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