What does "foofy" mean?

Excessively frilly or frou-frou, typically in a manner calculated to attract attention to an otherwise unremarkable person or event.

What is a synonym for "foofy"?

Common synonyms include: wee-wee.

//ˈfuːfi// adj, slang

adj, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Adjective

1
Excessively frilly or frou-frou, typically in a manner calculated to attract attention to an otherwise unremarkable person or event. slang
2
Poofy; inflated in a funny way. slang
3
Big and fluffy. slang

Possibly a blend of fluffy + poofy or frilly + poofy. Possibly derived from foofaraw.

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