poof

1 of 2

interjection

ˈpüf  ˈpu̇f 

—used to express disdain or dismissal or to suggest instantaneous occurrence

poof

2 of 2

noun

ˈpüv  ˈpu̇v 

variants or less commonly poove

plural poofs also pooves

British, offensive

: a gay man

—used as a term of abuse and disparagement

Word History

Etymology

Noun

perhaps alteration of puff entry 2

First Known Use

Interjection

1824, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1833, in the meaning defined above