poof
n. countablen. 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.
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.
Last updated June 22, 2026