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POUF

Dictionary entry overview: What does pouf mean?

• POUF (noun)
The noun POUF has 2 senses:

1. offensive terms for an openly homosexual man
2. thick cushion used as a seat

Familiarity information: POUF used as a noun is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• POUF (noun)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Offensive terms for an openly homosexual man

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Synonyms:

pouf; poove; poof; nance; queer; fagot; faggot; fag; fairy; pansy; queen

Hypernyms ("pouf" is a kind of...):

gay man; shirtlifter (a homosexual man)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Thick cushion used as a seat

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

hassock; pouffe; pouf; ottoman; puff

Hypernyms ("pouf" is a kind of...):

seat (furniture that is designed for sitting on)

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