poofery
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Meaning · English
Behaviour characteristic of homosexuals.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “poofery” mean?
Behaviour characteristic of homosexuals.
Is “poofery” formal or informal?
poofery is generally derogatory, slang.