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poof

1

[ poof, poof ]

interjection

  1. (used to express or indicate a sudden disappearance):

    Poof! The magician made the rabbit disappear.



poof

2

[ poof, poof ]

noun

British Slang.
  1. Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a gay man.
  2. Offensive. an effeminate male.

poof

/ pʊf; puːf /

noun

  1. derogatory.
    a male homosexual
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈpoofy, adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of poof1

First recorded in 1815–25

Origin of poof2

First recorded in 1840–50; from French pouffe “puff”; pouf 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of poof1

C20: from French pouffe puff

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