Floofy

//ˈfluː.fi// adj, slang

adj, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Feathery; puffy, light, airy or windswept. informal

    "“Make it floofier,” Meghan told Stevie, who was spraying Gotta-Be-Glued hairspray onto her bangs."

  2. 2
    Elaborate, frilly, fussy or overwrought in a silly or purely decorative way. colloquial

    "By “complicated food,” we mean “floofy food.” It's doing far more to our food than is necessary."

  3. 3
    Fluttery; emotional, worked up, especially over inconsequentials. colloquial

    "Well, to be frank, Madame, when Mademoiselle Leocadia Gardi entered my cafe the first time, I must confess ... I just went all floofy!"

Example

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"“Make it floofier,” Meghan told Stevie, who was spraying Gotta-Be-Glued hairspray onto her bangs."

Etymology

Blend of fluffy + poofy.

Related phrases

worked up

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