pof — meaning in English

English meaning

• chalk noun A soft white rock made of limestone, or a stick of similar material used for writing or drawing.
• puff noun A short burst of breath, air, or smoke.

Senses

pof is used for these senses in English:

• chalk (uncountable, climbing, gymnastics) A white powdery substance used to prevent hands slipping from holds when climbing, or losing grip in weight-lifting or gymnastics, sometimes but not always limestone-chalk, often magnesium carbonate (MgCO3).
• puff (informal, countable) An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe.

chalk — full definition

1. noun A soft white rock made of limestone, or a stick of similar material used for writing or drawing.
2. noun Powdered chalk-like substance used to improve grip in climbing, gymnastics, or weightlifting.
3. verb To mark or write something using chalk.

puff — full definition

1. noun A short burst of breath, air, or smoke.
2. verb To breathe quickly and heavily, especially from exertion.
3. verb To swell or inflate, often followed by "up."
4. verb To praise something excessively, especially for promotional purposes.

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