▪ I.† bouffe1Obs. [cf. F. bouffée puff of wind or steam, f.bouffer to swell the cheeks.] A puff. 1475Caxton Jason 74 He apperceyuid many bouffes of flambe..springe into the ayer. ▪ II.‖ bouffe2|buf| [a. F. bouffe, ad.It.buffa jest.] Short for Opéra bouffe comic opera: see opera.