A Quick and Simple Dictionary

pouf

1. Noun.  (historical) A headdress for women popular in 18th century France. (defdate, from 18th c.) .
2. Noun.  A high hair style for women consisting of a roll or pad of hair, worn up. (defdate, from 19th c.) .
3. Noun.  (context, dressmaking) Part of an item of clothing consisting of gathered fabric in a bunch. (defdate, from 19th c.) .
4. Noun.  A low cushioned seat with no back; a padded footstool. (defdate, from 19th c.) .
5. Noun.  A short skirt gathered into a rounded puffy shape; a puffball. (defdate, from 20th c.) .
6. Noun.  A ball of fabric (such as nylon monofilament netting) used for washing ''(as an alternative to a flannel, washcloth, sponge, etc.)''.
7. Noun.  (dated) A small saddle cushion worn atop the buttocks ''(as a fashion trend - similar to a bustle)''.
8. Noun.  (alternative form of, puff) .
9. Noun.  (alternative form of, poof) .
10. Interjection.  Onomatopoeia indicating a cloud of smoke or wind; caused by a deflating object, or a magical disappearance.