BOUFFANT


Meaning of BOUFFANT in English

(ˈ)bü|fänt, -äⁿ adjective

Etymology: French, from Middle French, from present participle of bouffer to swell, puff, of imitative origin

: puffed out : voluminous , flaring

bouffant hairdos

— used especially of very full skirts with tight waistbands

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