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DictionarypoofSoft puff
noun

poof

A small, soft puff of air or fine particles.

A small poof of dust rises from the cushion.

Etymology

Poof is an imitation of a soft, brief puffing sound. The noun transfers that sound to the small cloud or burst of material producing it.

More examples

  • Several poofs drifted through the air.
  • She blew a poof of flour from the counter.
  • A soft poof escaped from the bag.

Forms

poof · poofs

Similar words

puff
The more ordinary term for a small burst of air.
cloud
Can be a larger lingering mass of particles.