The difference between Fairy and Poof
When used as nouns, fairy means the realm of faerie, whereas poof means a male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
Fairy is also adjective with the meaning: like a fairy.
Poof is also interjection with the meaning: onomatopoeia indicating a cloud of smoke or wind.
Poof is also verb with the meaning: to vanish or disappear.
check bellow for the other definitions of Fairy and Poof
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Fairy as a noun (uncountable, obsolete):
The realm of faerie; enchantment, illusion.
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Fairy as a noun:
A mythical being with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, and revered in some modern forms of paganism.
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Fairy as a noun:
An enchantress, or creature of overpowering charm.
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Fairy as a noun (Northern England, US, derogatory, colloquial):
A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
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Fairy as a noun:
A member of two species of hummingbird in the genus Heliothryx.
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Fairy as an adjective:
Like a fairy; fanciful, whimsical, delicate.
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Poof as a noun (UK, Australia, NZ, derogatory, colloquial):
A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
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Poof as a noun:
The product of flatulence, or the sound of breaking wind.
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Poof as a verb:
To vanish or disappear.
Examples:
"He poofed into thin air."
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Poof as a verb:
To break wind; to fart.