poof

Interjection, Noun

Used to suggest a sudden disappearance. As a noun, it is a derogatory term for a homosexual man in British English.

ریشه

Early 19th century: imitative of a sudden disappearance sound; mid 20th century (as a noun): from French pouffe ‘prostitute’.

مثال

• And just like that, poof, he was gone.
• With a wave of the magician's wand, poof, the rabbit disappeared.
• In British English, 'poof' is a derogatory term that should be avoided.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Poof, he was gone With a poof Called a poof