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单词 pouf
释义 pouf
noun
also pouff or pouffe \ˈpüf\
(-s)
Etymology: French pouf, of imitative origin
: something that is inflated or insubstantial: as
 a. : puff 3b(3)
 b. : a bouffant or fluffy part of a garment or clothing accessory
  < a taffeta pouf tacked on the back of a tight skirt — Harper's Bazaar >
  < an ivory velours … trimmed with a pouf of fine black plumes — Hats >
 c.
  (1) : a plumply upholstered usually circular backless couch or hassock : ottoman
  (2) : puff 3b(4)
 d. : an evanescent whiff (as of smoke) often accompanied by a muffled report
  < with a little pouf, the lights went out — Anne S. Mehdevi >
  — often used interjectionally to express extreme transience or suddenness of disappearance
  < if you offer less, pouf, he is gone — H.O.Storm >
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