intj

poof

puuf

Poof (intj) means used to represent a sudden small explosion or a magical vanishing. Example: “She waved her wand and, poof, the rabbit was gone.”

intj

Used to represent a sudden small explosion or a magical vanishing.

"She waved her wand and, poof, the rabbit was gone."

verb

To vanish suddenly.

"All his savings seemed to poof away overnight."

How to use poof

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA sound word for something disappearing suddenly, or the verb meaning to vanish.

Common mistake

As a noun for a gay man, it is an outdated and offensive slur — avoid it entirely.

Common pairings

poof of smoke poof, it was gone

Word forms

poofed past tense, poofs plural, poofs plural, pooves plural, poofs singular

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Etymology

Imitative of a soft puff of air or smoke.

Rhymes for poof

oof roof goof hoof woof boof aloof proof spoof sunroof foolproof fireproof

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Frequently asked questions

What does “poof” mean?

The word “poof” means used to represent a sudden small explosion or a magical vanishing. In plain terms, a sound word for something disappearing suddenly, or the verb meaning to vanish.

How do you pronounce “poof”?

“Poof” is pronounced puuf (/pʊf/ in IPA).

How do you use “poof” in a sentence?

Here is “poof” used in a sentence: “She waved her wand and, poof, the rabbit was gone.”

What part of speech is “poof”?

Depending on how it is used, “poof” can be an intj and a verb.

How many meanings does “poof” have?

“Poof” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used to represent a sudden small explosion or a magical vanishing.

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