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bouffant

Syllabification: (bouf·fant)
Pronunciation: /bo͞oˈfänt/
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Definition of bouffant

adjective

[attributive]
  • (of a person’s hair) styled so as to puff out in a rounded shape:a blonde lady with bouffant hair

noun

  • a bouffant hairstyle.

Origin:

early 19th century: from French, literally 'swelling', present participle of bouffer

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