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

  1. Nancy as a noun (British, US, derogatory, slang):

    An effeminate man, especially a homosexual.

  1. Poof as a noun (UK, Australia, NZ, derogatory, colloquial):

    A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.

  2. Poof as a noun:

    The product of flatulence, or the sound of breaking wind.

  1. Poof as a verb:

    To vanish or disappear.

    Examples:

    "He poofed into thin air."

  2. Poof as a verb:

    To break wind; to fart.

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