bouffant

Pronunciation: /buˈfɑːnt/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a woman's hairstyle in which the hair gives a puffy appearance
  2. adjective being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing

Etymology

From French bouffant, from Middle French; present participle of bouffer (“to puff”). Doublet of buffont.

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