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1poof
interjection \ˈpüf, ˈpu̇f\
—used to say that something has happened suddenly or that someone or something has disappeared
Full Definition of POOF
—used to express disdain or dismissal or to suggest instantaneous occurrence
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First Known Use of POOF
1824
2poof
noun \ˈpüv, ˈpu̇v\
plural poofs also pooves
Definition of POOF
British usually disparaging : a male homosexual
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Variants of POOF
poof also poove \ˈpüv, ˈpu̇v\
Origin of POOF
perhaps alteration of 2puff
First Known Use: circa 1860
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