Synonyms of the word hassock


HASSOCKCUSHION - OTTOMAN - POUF - POUFFE - PUFF - SEAT

hassock

  • n. A dense clump of grass or vegetation; a tussock.
  • n. A cushion used primarily in churches for kneeling on while praying.
  • n. A thick cushion used as a seat; an ottoman or pouffe.

cushion

  • n. A soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support; for sitting on, kneeling…
  • n. Something acting as a cushion, especially to absorb a shock or impact.
  • n. (figuratively) a sufficient quantity of an intangible object (like points or minutes) to allow for some…
  • n. (obsolete) A riotous dance, formerly common at weddings.
  • v. To furnish with cushions.
  • v. To seat or place on, or as on a cushion.
  • v. To absorb or deaden the impact of.
  • v. To conceal or cover up, as under a cushion.

ottoman

  • n. An upholstered sofa, without arms or a back, sometimes with a compartment for storing linen, etc.
  • n. A low stool or thick cushion used to rest the feet or as a seat.
  • n. A fabric with a pronounced ribbed or corded effect, often made of silk or a mixture.

pouf

  • n. (historical) A headdress for women popular in 18th century France.
  • n. A high hair style for women consisting of a roll or pad of hair, worn up.
  • n. (dressmaking) Part of an item of clothing consisting of gathered fabric in a bunch.
  • n. A low cushioned seat with no back; a padded footstool.
  • n. A short skirt gathered into a rounded puffy shape; a puffball.
  • n. A ball of fabric (such as nylon monofilament netting) used for washing (as an alternative to a flannel,…
  • n. (dated) A small saddle cushion worn atop the buttocks (as a fashion trend – similar to a bustle).
  • n. Alternative form of puff.
  • n. Alternative form of poof.
  • v. (transitive) To make poufy or bouffant.
  • interj. Onomatopoeia indicating a cloud of smoke or wind; caused by a deflating object, or a magical disappearance.

pouffe

  • n. Alternative form of pouf.
  • v. Alternative form of pouf.

puff

  • n. (countable) A sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth.
  • n. (uncountable) The ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself.
  • n. (countable) A small quantity of gas or smoke in the air.
  • n. (informal, countable) An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
  • n. (countable) A flamboyant or alluring statement about an object's quality.
  • n. (dated, slang) A puffer, one who is employed by the owner or seller of goods sold at auction to bid up…
  • n. A puffball.
  • n. A powder puff.
  • n. (uncountable, slang) The drug cannabis.
  • n. (countable) A light cake filled with cream, cream cheese, etc.
  • n. (derogatory, slang, Britain, particularly northern UK) a homosexual; a poof.
  • n. (slang, dated, Britain) Life.
  • v. (intransitive) To emit smoke, gas, etc., in puffs.
  • v. (intransitive) To pant.
  • v. (transitive, archaic) To advertise.
  • v. To blow as an expression of scorn.
  • v. To swell with air; to be dilated or inflated.
  • v. To breathe in a swelling, inflated, or pompous manner; hence, to assume importance.
  • v. To drive with a puff, or with puffs.
  • v. To repel with words; to blow at contemptuously.
  • v. To cause to swell or dilate; to inflate.
  • v. To inflate with pride, flattery, self-esteem, etc.; often with up.
  • v. To praise with exaggeration; to flatter; to call public attention to by praises; to praise unduly.

seat

  • n. Something to be sat upon.
  • n. A location or site.
  • n. The starting point of a fire.
  • n. Posture, or way of sitting, on horseback.
  • v. (transitive) To put an object into a place where it will rest; to fix; to set firm.
  • v. (transitive) To provide with places to sit.
  • v. (transitive) To request or direct one or more persons to sit.
  • v. (transitive, legislature) To recognize the standing of a person or persons by providing them with one…
  • v. (transitive) To assign the seats of.
  • v. (transitive) To cause to occupy a post, site, or situation; to station; to establish; to fix; to settle.
  • v. (obsolete, intransitive) To rest; to lie down.
  • v. To settle; to plant with inhabitants.
  • v. To put a seat or bottom in.

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