The difference between Nancy and Poof
When used as nouns, nancy means an effeminate man, especially a homosexual, whereas poof means a male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
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 Nancy and Poof
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Nancy as a noun (British, US, derogatory, slang):
An effeminate man, especially a homosexual.
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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.