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to pouf

to pouf

2 8.1
To make hair or cloth look rounded and full
  • verb
  • /puːf/
translation icon : esponjar
  • Make sure to pouf the cushions for a more inviting seating area.

Examples

Synonyms

to fluff
vsto pouf
17 4.1

To make hair or fabric look fuller by brushing

focuses specifically on shaping into a rounded puffed form
to fluff up
vsto pouf
2 3.3

To make something fuller and softer by shaking or separating it

aims to produce a rounded puffed shape rather than only airiness
to plump up
vsto pouf
1 4.5

To make a pillow or cushion fuller by fluffing it

is about arranging material into a rounded puffed form
to mousse
vsto pouf
1 6.1

To put a light foamy hair product on damp hair to add volume

uses physical arranging to create a rounded puffed form instead of product

Antonyms

23 2.6

Make something flat and smooth by pressing it

Compounds

pouf paste
  • Archaic
9.9

A light dough used to make hollow pastry shells for fillings

How Puffed

to pouf
2 8.1
to tease
  • Specialized
25 6.8
to fluff
17 4.1

Surface Forms

pouf infinitive
poufed past
poufed past participle
pouffing present participle
poufs third person singular

Etymology

Pouf as a verb comes from the same idea as the noun and the English puff, meaning 'to make a soft, rounded puff', so to pouf hair or fabric is to shape it into a rounded, puffed form.