Poof
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Magic Context
Often used to describe sudden disappearances in stories or magic acts. The crowd gasped as the magician clapped his hands and, poof, the coins vanished.
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Figurative Use
Can imply something ended or vanished surprisingly fast, not always literally. With the new policy in place, their profits went poof overnight.
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Expressive Sound
Mimics a soft explosion sound, evoking imagery of something puffing away. He blew on the dandelion, and poof, the seeds floated away.