poof

poof · interjection

imported

Definitions

interjection

  1. 1.

    Used to describe something vanishing or appearing suddenly.

  2. 2.

    A sound representing a sudden burst or explosion of air, smoke, or magic.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    poof, gone — suddenly vanished
  • •
    go poof — to disappear suddenly

Related words

See also: disappear, vanish, whoosh
Synonyms: puff, whoosh

Etymology

Imitative origin, representing the sound of a sudden puff of air or the visual impression of something vanishing. Used in English since at least the 19th century.