poof.
Onomatopoeia indicating a small explosion with a cloud of smoke; as caused by a deflating object, or a magical disappearance.
Meaning & usage
Onomatopoeia indicating a small explosion with a cloud of smoke; as caused by a deflating object, or a magical disappearance.
Poof, he was gone.
Where this word comes from
Onomatopoeic. See also puff.
To vanish or disappear.
He poofed into thin air.
To break wind; to fart.
Where this word comes from
Onomatopoeic. See also puff.
The product of flatulence, or the sound of breaking wind.
Where this word comes from
Onomatopoeic. See also puff.
A gay man; especially one who is irritating or contemptible.
Where this word comes from
Origin unknown.
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