pillion vs pouf

pillion

noun
  • The cushion of a saddle. 

  • The person riding in the pillion. 

  • A similar second saddle on a motorcycle for a passenger. 

  • A pad behind the saddle of a horse for a second rider. 

verb
  • To ride on a pillion. 

  • To put a pillion on a horse. 

adv
  • Riding behind the driving rider, as when positioned on the rump of a mount. 

pouf

noun
  • A low cushioned seat with no back; a padded footstool. 

  • A short skirt gathered into a rounded puffy shape; a puffball. 

  • A headdress for women popular in 18th century France. 

  • A ball of fabric (such as nylon monofilament netting) used for washing (as an alternative to a flannel, washcloth, sponge, etc.). 

  • A high hair style for women consisting of a roll or pad of hair, worn up. 

  • Part of an item of clothing consisting of gathered fabric in a bunch. 

verb
  • To make poufy or bouffant. 

intj
  • Onomatopoeia indicating a cloud of smoke or wind; caused by a deflating object, or a magical disappearance. 

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