powder puff

US /ˈpaʊ.dər ˌpʌf/

UK /ˈpaʊ.dər ˌpʌf/

1.

a soft pad for applying face powder

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She dabbed her face with a powder puff.

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The antique vanity had a beautiful silver tray with a silk powder puff.

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powder pad cosmetic puff

2.

a person or thing that is weak, ineffective, or overly delicate

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The team was a real powder puff, losing every game by a huge margin.

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He was called a powder puff for not standing up for himself.

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weakling coward pushover softie wimp

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powder puff adder puff pastry face powder powdered milk powdered sugar baking powder