The difference between Poof and Twink

When used as nouns, poof means a male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate, whereas twink means a twinkle.

When used as verbs, poof means to vanish or disappear, whereas twink means to twinkle.


Poof is also interjection with the meaning: onomatopoeia indicating a cloud of smoke or wind.

check bellow for the other definitions of Poof and Twink

  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.

  1. Twink as a verb:

    To twinkle; sparkle

  2. Twink as a verb (now, _, dialectal):

    To wink

  1. Twink as a noun:

    A twinkle; a glint.

  1. Twink as a noun:

    The chaffinch.

  1. Twink as a noun (gay slang):

    A young, attractive, slim male, usually having little body hair.

  2. Twink as a noun (derogatory, slang):

    A weak or effeminate man, whether gay or not.

  3. Twink as a noun (Internet, derogatory):

    A player in a multi-user dungeon who engages in obnoxious or abusive behaviour.

  1. Twink as a noun (New Zealand):

    Correction fluid or correction tape.

  1. Twink as a verb:

    To chirp or twitter.

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