souffl

/suːˈfleɪ/; /suːˈfliː/

Definitions

1. noun

a dish made from a mixture of egg whites and cheese or other ingredients, baked until it rises like a light, airy cloud

“She decided to make a soufflé for dinner, hoping it would impress the guests.”

2. verb

to rise and fall like a soufflé, especially in a way that is unpredictable or irregular

“The stock market soufflé rapidly, causing investors to panic.”

Synonyms

  • fritter
  • omelette

Antonyms

  • collapse
  • deflate