Word
poof
US/ˈpuf/
UK/pˈuːf/
Definition
n. a sound that something makes when it disappears or explodes. It is often used in stories to show that a person or object has vanished into thin air.
n. a sound associated with the sudden disappearance or explosion of an object. Often used in a literary or comedic context to indicate a magical vanishing act.
Examples
“The magician made the rabbit disappear with a loud poof.”
“With a sudden poof of smoke, the illusionist vanished from the center of the stage.”
“The cartoon character would often escape from his pursuers by turning into a cloud of smoke with a dramatic poof, leaving only a small hat behind.”
Examples
simple
“The magician made the rabbit disappear with a loud poof.”
contextual
“With a sudden poof of smoke, the illusionist vanished from the center of the stage.”
complex
“The cartoon character would often escape from his pursuers by turning into a cloud of smoke with a dramatic poof, leaving only a small hat behind.”
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