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Definition of poofy

poofy

/ˈpuː.fi/
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• adjective

1

North American Puffed up, fluffy, or full in volume (especially of hair or clothing).

Example

"The humidity always makes my hair look extra poofy in the summer."

2

British Effeminate or unmanly (used as a derogatory slang term).

Example

"He refused to wear the pink shirt because his coworkers teased him that it looked poofy."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In American English, "poofy" is a harmless informal adjective meaning puffy or voluminous (as of hair or clothing); however, in British, Australian, and New Zealand slang, it has historically been used as a derogatory term for an effeminate or homosexual man.

• Rhymes for poofy

• Nearby Words

poodle
poof
poofter
poofy
pooh
pool
poolhall

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Poofy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/poofy
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