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poofery en · NOUN

Pronunciation

Etymology

From poof + -ery.

Meanings

  1. (derogatory, slang, uncountable) Behaviour characteristic of homosexuals.
    • He wore a black, embroidered smoking jacket, over his shirt which was all ruffles and poofery, particularly the flaring, foppish cuffs, which looked like doily sweatbands, or garter belts for the wrist. 2003, Larry Keveson, Before We Croak!, page 85: