Etymology

poof

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Today it means: Onomatopoeia indicating a small explosion with a cloud of smoke; as caused by a deflating object, or a magical disappearance. Full definition →

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poof · interjection, verb, noun1

Onomatopoeic. See also puff.

poof · noun2

Origin unknown.

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