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pouf

/puːf/

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noun

C1formalcommon/puːf/

A noun with two distinct meanings: a thick cushion used as a seat, and an offensive term for an openly homosexual man.

ruСуществительное с двумя различными значениями: толстая подушка, используемая как сиденье, и оскорбительный термин для открытого гомосексуального мужчины.esSustantivo con dos significados diferentes: un cojín grueso utilizado como asiento, y un término ofensivo para un hombre homosexual abiertamente afeminado.frNom avec deux sens distincts : un coussin épais utilisé comme siège, et un terme injurieux désignant un homme ouvertement homosexuel.deSubstantiv mit zwei Bedeutungen: ein dickes, rundes Sitzkissen oder Polstermöbel, das als Sitzgelegenheit dient; außerdem ein abwertender, beleidigender Ausdruck für einen offen homosexuellen Mann.ptSubstantivo com dois sentidos distintos: almofada grossa usada como assento ou apoio para os pés; e termo ofensivo para um homem homossexual, usado como xingamento.zh名词,有两个不同含义:一种厚坐垫或软垫凳,用作座位;以及对男同性恋者的侮辱性称呼。arاسم له معنيان مختلفان: وسادة سميكة تُستخدم مقعدًا، ولفظ مسيء يُطلق على الرجل المثلي المجاهر بمثليته.

  1. Thick cushion used as a seat B1 formal

    A soft, thick cushion or ottoman used for sitting or resting one's feet.

    • She placed a velvet pouf in the corner of the room.
    • He sat on a pouf while putting on his shoes.
    • The pouf was covered in a colorful fabric.

    ruПуфesPuffrPouf (siège rembourré)dePoufptPufezh蒲团arبوف

    Synonyme: cushionfootstoolhassockottomanpouffe

  2. Offensive term for a homosexual man C2 informal british

    A derogatory and offensive slang term for a man who is openly homosexual.

    • The term is considered highly offensive and should be avoided.
    • He was called a pouf by bullies at school.
    • Using such slurs is unacceptable in modern society.

    ruУничижительное обозначение гомосексуального мужчиныesmaricónfrpédé (insulte)deAbwertende Bezeichnung für einen homosexuellen MannptTermo ofensivo para homem homossexualzh对同性恋男子的贬称arوصف مهين للرجل المثلي

    Synonyme: fagfaggotfairynancepansypoofqueer

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  • pouf's possessive singular form