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.