Meaning of the word poof in English

What does poof mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

poof

US /pʊf/
UK /pʊf/

Exclamation

used to represent the sound of something disappearing quickly or suddenly

Example:
The magician waved his wand, and poof! The rabbit was gone.
One minute the cake was there, the next, poof, it was all eaten.