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bouffant

The correct spelling is bouffant.

How to pronounce bouffant

noun

IPA: /ˈbuːfɑ̃/

Say it like: Bow-ffa-nt

The correct spelling is bouffant. A popular hairstyle in the mid-to-late 16th century, nowadays common with poodles. For example: "Her bouffant suit made her seem much heavier than her petite figure actually was."

Usage Examples

Her bouffant suit made her seem much heavier than her petite figure actually was.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A popular hairstyle in the mid-to-late 16th century, nowadays common with poodles.

adjective

  1. 1.Of hair or clothing, full-bodied or puffy; puffed out away from head or body.

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