poofter
Britishnoun
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a man who is considered effeminate or homosexual
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a contemptible person
Etymology
Origin of poofter
C20: expanded form of poof
Example Sentences
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The Pop Idol winner said the driver called him a "poofter" and has appealed for help in tracking him down.
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Homosphobic abuse from a tfl bus driver calling me a poofter.
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"People would call me a 'poofter' and just shout abuse at me in the streets. "Kids who are not supported are much more likely to come into difficulties whether that's homelessness, mental health issues, suicide.
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A month later he yelled to Mr Izzard that he was a "poofter" after seeing him in the street.
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On 4 May, the court heard Penny shouted "you're a poofter" at Mr Izzard across a road near Victoria station.
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