poofter

noun

poof·​ter ˈpüf-tər How to pronounce poofter (audio)
ˈpu̇f-
variants or less commonly pooftah
ˈpüf-tə How to pronounce poofter (audio)
ˈpu̇f-
British, disparaging + offensive
: poof

Word History

Etymology

by alteration

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of poofter was in 1889

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“Poofter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poofter. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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