(dressmaking) Part of an item of clothing consisting of gathered fabric in a bunch. [from 19th c.]
Origin of pouf
French from Old French interjection used for a fallof imitative origin
American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Frenchpouf, pouff, of imitative origin; compare puff.
Pouf Sentence Examples
You can add a "pouf" to the crown to make them retro, sweep your bangs to the side in front to dress them up a bit, or flip them through their own bases to add just a little bit of interest to an otherwise boring ponytail.
Since the pouf is a great way to add pizazz to not just half up, half down 'dos, everyone should know how to make them to add oomph to their ponytails, too!
She ends by putting her hair into pigtails, but this type of pouf will work with low or high ponytails, or even a French twist.