Poofery

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Behaviour characteristic of homosexuals. derogatory, slang, uncountable

    "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."

Example

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"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."

Etymology

From poof + -ery.

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