bouffant
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //buːˈfɒnt//
KK: /bufˈɑnt/
adjective
Definition
Describing a hairstyle that is full and puffed out, often creating a rounded shape.
Example
She wore her hair in a bouffant style for the party.
Conversation
I saw your new hairstyle, and it's so cute!
Thanks! I wanted to try something different, so I went for a bouffant look.
It really suits you; I love how full it looks.
I appreciate that! I was worried it might be too much, but I think I like it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
puffed
voluminous
full
Antonyms
flat
sleek
thin
noun
Definition
A hairstyle that is puffed up and voluminous, often styled to create a rounded shape.
Example
She wore her hair in a bouffant for the party, making her look elegant and stylish.
Conversation
Have you seen that new hairstyle trend with the bouffant?
Yeah, it looks so big and glamorous!
I wonder if I could pull off a bouffant for the party this weekend.
Root Explanation
Bouffant comes from the French word 'bouffer' (meaning to puff or swell) combined with the suffix '-ant' (indicating a state or quality). The term describes a hairstyle that is puffed up or voluminous, reflecting the action of swelling or puffing up.
Memory Tip
Think of the French word 'bouffer' which means to puff up, and remember that a bouffant hairstyle is one that is puffed up or voluminous.
Visually Confused Words
semibouffant
buffont