Powderpuff
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin wordnet
Adjective
- 1 Being or relating to a division of a traditionally male sport that is reserved for females. not-comparable
"In response to a hypothetical question, the psychiatrist stated that quite probably Miss Lynch's abnormal brainwave pattern and behavioral difficulties were caused by the head injury she received in the powderpuff football game."
Synonyms
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More examples"In response to a hypothetical question, the psychiatrist stated that quite probably Miss Lynch's abnormal brainwave pattern and behavioral difficulties were caused by the head injury she received in the powderpuff football game."
Etymology
From powder puff, associated with female makeup.
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