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poof
1[ poof, poof ]
/ pÊf, puf /
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Definition of poof
interjection
(used to express or indicate a sudden disappearance): Poof! The magician made the rabbit disappear.
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Origin of poof
1First recorded in 1815â25
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Other definitions for poof (2 of 2)
poof2
[ poof, poof ]
/ puf, pÊf /
noun British Slang.
Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a gay man.
Offensive. an effeminate male.
Also pouf; poof·ter [poof-ter] /Ëpuf tÉr/ . Sometimes pooff; poove [poov] /puv/ .
Origin of poof
2First recorded in 1840â50; from French pouffe âpuffâ; see origin at pouf1
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British Dictionary definitions for poof
poof
poove
/ (pÊf, puËf) /
noun
British derogatory, slang a male homosexual
Derived forms of poof
poofy, adjectiveWord Origin for poof
C20: from French pouffe puff
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