English Explanatory Dictionary

poof

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Onomatopoeia indicating a small explosion with a cloud of smoke; as caused by a deflating object, or a magical disappearance.
verb
  1. To vanish or disappear.
  2. To break wind; to fart.
noun
  1. The product of flatulence, or the sound of breaking wind.
noun
  1. A gay man; especially one who is irritating or contemptible.

Pronunciation

po͝of /pʊf/ /puːf/ [puːɸ] En-us-poof.ogg en-au-poof.ogg

Word forms

poof pouf poofs poofing poofed pooves

Etymology

Onomatopoeic. See also puff.

Derived words

foofy go poof kapoof poofy sploof floof poofery poofster poofter
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