무언가가 갑자기 나타나거나 사라질 때의 상황을 묘사하는 말
Used to convey the suddenness with which someone or something disappears or appears.
예문:
"The magician waved his wand and poof, the rabbit was gone."
"One click of the button and poof, all my files vanished."
상대방의 말을 비웃거나 가볍게 무시할 때 내는 소리
Used to express contemptuous dismissal, disbelief, or boredom.
예문:
"Oh, poof! You say that every single year."
"Poof! I don't believe a single word of your excuse."
남성 동성애자를 비하하여 부르는 모욕적인 표현
An offensive and insulting term for a gay man.
예문:
"He was bullied at school and called a poof by his classmates."
"The comedian was criticized for using the word poof in his act."
나약하거나 여성스럽다고 여겨지는 남자를 비하하는 말
An offensive term for a man who is seen as unmasculine, timid, or weak.
예문:
"Don't be such a poof and just jump into the pool."
"They mocked him for being a poof because he didn't like contact sports."