Definition of POOF

poof

Plural: poofs, pooves

Noun

  • offensive term for an openly homosexual man
  • The product of flatulence, or the sound of breaking wind.
  • A gay man; especially one who is effeminate.

Intj

  • Onomatopoeia indicating a small explosion with a cloud of smoke; as caused by a deflating object, or a magical disappearance.

Verb

  • To vanish or disappear.
  • To break wind; to fart.

Interjection

  • Used to indicate a sudden disappearance or appearance, or a quick transformation.

Examples

  • He poofed into thin air.
  • Poof, he was gone.
  • With a ’poof!’ of inspiration, the perfect Scrabble word suddenly appeared on his tile rack.

Origin / Etymology

Onomatopoeic. See also puff.

Scrabble Score: 9

poof: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
poof: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
poof: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

poof: valid Words With Friends Word