Definition of poof
—used to express disdain or dismissal or to suggest instantaneous occurrence
From the M-W Editors
1824
First Known Use of poof
1824
noun
\ˈpüv, ˈpu̇v\
variants: or less commonly
poove
Definition of poof
poofs
alsopooves
British, disparaging + offensive
: a male homosexual
Origin and Etymology of poof
perhaps alteration of 2puff
First Known Use: 1833
POOF Defined for English Language Learners
poof
play
interjection
Definition of poof for English Language Learners
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—used to say that something has happened suddenly or that someone or something has disappeared
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