poofter

noun

poof·​ter ˈpüf-tər How to pronounce poofter (audio)
ˈpu̇f-
variants or less commonly pooftah
ˈpüf-tə How to pronounce poofter (audio)
ˈpu̇f-
British, disparaging + offensive
: poof

Word History

Etymology

by alteration

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of poofter was in 1889

Dictionary Entries Near poofter

Cite this Entry

“Poofter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poofter. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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