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
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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.
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Twink as a verb:
To twinkle; sparkle
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Twink as a verb (now, _, dialectal):
To wink
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Twink as a noun:
A twinkle; a glint.
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Twink as a noun:
The chaffinch.
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Twink as a noun (gay slang):
A young, attractive, slim male, usually having little body hair.
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Twink as a noun (derogatory, slang):
A weak or effeminate man, whether gay or not.
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Twink as a noun (Internet, derogatory):
A player in a multi-user dungeon who engages in obnoxious or abusive behaviour.
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Twink as a noun (New Zealand):
Correction fluid or correction tape.
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Twink as a verb:
To chirp or twitter.