Poof: meaning, definitions and examples
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poof
[ puหf ]
sudden disappearance
To poof means to suddenly disappear, often with a magical connotation. It is used to imply that something has vanished quickly and unexpectedly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The rabbit poofed away in a cloud of smoke.
- With a wave of her wand, he poofed into thin air.
- The magician made the coin poof from his hand.
sudden action
Used to express surprise or astonishment, 'poof' can signal a dramatic change or sudden action. It often accompanies a visual effect or an unexpected turn of events.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- And just like that, poof! The ghost appeared.
- He flicked his fingers and, poof, the lights went out!
- Poof! The surprise party was a go.
Translations
Translations of the word "poof" in other languages:
๐ต๐น puff
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช puff
๐ฎ๐ฉ desingan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัั
๐ต๐ฑ puf
๐ฏ๐ต ใใ
๐ซ๐ท pouf
๐ช๐ธ puf
๐น๐ท puf
๐ฐ๐ท ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงุนุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ puf
๐ธ๐ฐ puf
๐จ๐ณ ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ puf
๐ฎ๐ธ puff
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแคแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ puf
๐ฒ๐ฝ puf
Etymology
The term 'poof' has an onomatopoeic origin, imitating the sound of something vanishing or a sudden puff of air. It first appeared in English literature in the early 19th century, often associated with magical acts or illusions. The usage of 'poof' can be traced back to various forms of entertainment, especially magic shows, where it describes the swift action of making an object disappear. Over time, it has evolved into a colloquial expression, symbolizing suddenness and surprise. Its playful nature has made it a staple in children's literature and casual conversation, serving to depict unexpected outcomes or the whimsical aspects of reality.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,643, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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