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poof


2poof

noun \ˈpüv, ˈpv\
plural poofs also pooves

Definition of POOF

British usually disparaging
: a male homosexual

Variants of POOF

poof also poove \ˈpüv, ˈpv\

Origin of POOF

perhaps alteration of 2puff
First Known Use: circa 1860

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