Foofy

Pronunciation: /ˈfuːfi/

Definitions of foofy

adjective a slang term used to describe something overly fancy, frilly, or extravagant

Example Sentences

A1 The fluffy cat sat on the windowsill.

A2 She wore a foofy dress to the party.

B1 The foofy pillows on the couch made it very comfortable.

B2 The foofy clouds in the sky looked like cotton candy.

C1 The foofy decorations at the wedding were elegant and extravagant.

C2 Her foofy hair extensions added volume and glamour to her look.

Examples of foofy in a Sentence

formal The foofy decorations at the event added an elegant touch.

informal I love how foofy her hair looks after she curls it.

slang That dress is so foofy, I love it!

figurative His speech was full of foofy language, but lacked substance.

Grammatical Forms of foofy

• past tense: foofied
• plural: foofies
• comparative: foofier
• superlative: foofiest
• present tense: foofy
• future tense: will foofy
• perfect tense: have foofied
• continuous tense: is foofying
• singular: foofy
• positive degree: foofy
• infinitive: to foofy
• gerund: foofying
• participle: foofied

Origin and Evolution of foofy

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'foofy' is believed to have originated as a playful and whimsical term, possibly derived from a combination of 'fluffy' and 'froufrou'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something overly fancy or ornate, 'foofy' has evolved to also convey a sense of being pretentious or overly delicate.