poof

¹

[ poof, poof ]

interjection

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

   Poof! The magician made the rabbit disappear.

2. pooh ¹( def 1 ).

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

Derived Forms

• ˈpoofy, adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of poof¹

C20: from French pouffe puff