noun
poofter
noun
1
A derogatory slang term (chiefly British and Australian) for a gay man, especially one perceived as effeminate.
"The word appears in older British sitcoms but is now widely considered offensive."
How to Use Poofter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned British/Australian slur for a gay man.
When to use it
Offensive and dated; avoid using it — it is included here for dictionary completeness, not as a recommended word.
Word Forms
poofters plural
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Etymology
From "poof," an earlier slur for a gay man, plus the agent suffix "-er."