Poofery
noun, slang
noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 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
More examples"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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