poof

UK
/puːf/
US
/puf/

Translations

poofnoun
poofs
pl
UK
/puːf/
US
/puf/
He was bullied at school for being a poof.
Его дразнили в школе за то, что он гей.
She sat on the poof in the living room.
Она села на пуф в гостиной.
Additional translations
poofverb
poofed
Past Simple
poofed
Past Participle
poofing
Gerund
The magician waved his wand and the rabbit poofed.
Фокусник взмахнул палочкой, и кролик исчез.
poofinterjection
UK
/puːf/
US
/puf/

Definitions

poofnoun
A sudden puff or explosion of air, smoke, or vapor.
With a loud poof, the magician disappeared in a cloud of smoke.
A derogatory term for a gay man, primarily used in British English.
He was upset by the use of the word 'poof' as an insult.
A cushioned footstool or low seat without a back.
She rested her feet on the poof while reading a book.
A mass or rounded puffed shape of material, especially of hair or fabric.
The bride's veil ended in a delicate poof at the back of her head.
poofverb
To disappear suddenly and completely.
The magician waved his wand and the rabbit poofed out of sight.
To cause something to appear or disappear suddenly and effortlessly, as if by magic.
With a flick of her fingers, she poofed a bouquet of roses onto the table.
poofinterjection
Used to indicate a sudden disappearance or vanishing.
I turned around for just a second, and poof, my keys were gone!
Used to express a sudden change or transformation.
She waved her wand, and poof, the frog turned into a prince!