What's Powder Puff Mean?

Powder puffs are pieces of soft material used for the application of face powder. They may be shaped as balls or pads. Historically, powder puffs have been made of very fine down feathers, cotton, fine fleece, etc. In modern times synthetic materials are widely used for powder puffs.

What is a powder puff in slang?

adjective informal, censorious. limited to participation by women or girls. She plays on the powder-puff touch football team. inconsequential; trifling; lightweight. a powder-puff company with little financing and a weak sales effort.

Why do they call it powder puff?

The games are an annual tradition at many high schools and universities. The term originates from the powder puff, the soft material used for the application of cosmetic face powder. The games usually occur before homecoming.