Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

poofy

/ˈpuːfi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.13 in modern English

Syllables
poofy
IPA
/ˈpuːfi/
13
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or pertaining to something that is puffy, filled with air, inflated.

Slang

adj

Capable of making a poofing sound.

adj

Pertaining to or describing homosexual behaviour or culture.

Derogatory; Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

Probably a blend of poof + puffy.

Usage

Inflected Forms

poofier (comparative) poofiest (superlative)

Derived Forms

floofy poofybutt

Frequently Paired Words

foofy

Rhymes With

goofy sufi roofie floofy newfie woofy foofy oofy roofy

Questions

How do you pronounce poofy?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpuːfi/.
What does poofy mean?
Of or pertaining to something that is puffy, filled with air, inflated.
Where does poofy come from?
Probably a blend of poof + puffy.

How to pronounce poofy

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈpuːfi/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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